Political cartoon.This cartoon uses hyperbole hyperbole (hīpûr`bəlē), a figure of speech in which exceptional exaggeration is deliberately used for emphasis rather than deception. (hye-PUR-buh-lee) to comment on a matter of national importance. Hyperbole is a deliberate and obvious exaggeration Exaggeration Bunyon, Paul legendary giant, hero of tall tales of the logging camps. [Am. Folklore: The Wonderful Adventures of Paul Bunyon] Jenkins’ ear trivial cause of a great quarrel. [Br. Hist. used for effect. Study the cartoon, then answer the following questions. 1. The TV's speech balloon seems to be a news report on what topic? 2. The woman's comment tells you that the report they are watching is actually about what? 3. Which phrases in the first speech balloon show hyperbole? 4. In the "ferocious fe·ro·cious adj. 1. Extremely savage; fierce. See Synonyms at cruel. 2. Marked by unrelenting intensity; extreme: ferocious heat. battles" referred to, what are the two main sides? 5. Do you think the cartoonist's use of hyperbole in this cartoon is effective? Explain. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. the war in Iraq 2. the selection of a new Supreme Court Justice 3. "ferocious battles raging rag·ing adj. 1. Very active and unpredicatable; volatile: a raging debate; a raging fire. 2. Remarkable; extraordinary: a raging hit on prime-time TV. "; "the war" 4. conservatives and liberals, or Republicans and Democrats 5. Answers will vary. |
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