Definitions

Question 1

Cartoon

Answer 1

• A drawing or sequence of drawings usually showing a humorous situation.
• Cartoons are mostly accompanied by a caption
• Cartoonists often try to convey a political message by using a caricature or satire

Question 2

Caricature

Answer 2

• A drawing that exaggerates or distorts the parts or characteristics of a person or thing to create humor or get a message across.
• It often serves a political purpose or is used to convey a stereotype.

Question 3

Stereotype

Answer 3

• A generalised and over-simplified image or idea of a person, group or country.
• Stereotypes are often based on people’s prejudice or ideas that they normally don’t have proof of.

Question 4

Satire

Answer 4

The use of humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.