write an essay about this: https://politicalcartoons.com/sku/224390/
and follow the instruction below
Purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is to interpret a political cartoon by analyzing how the cartoonist uses
both visual and verbal elements and techniques to make an argument. The cartoon must address a current
technology topic and issue.
The Assignment:
Write a 3-4 page essay that analyzes a political cartoon argument. In your analysis, include
3-4 strongest visual and verbal techniques the cartoonist uses and connect this to how these tools appeal to the
strongest rhetorical device. The techniques and rhetorical appeals are explained on the handout “Political
Cartoon Analysis Guide.”
Make sure to choose a cartoon that has sufficient visual and verbal elements.
MLA Format/Sources:
The essay must follow MLA format, typed, double-spaced, current style trends and cultural beliefs and symbols. Refer to the handout on colors.
Grade Sheet: Political Cartoon Analysis Paper
Introduction: (5)—Begins with a statement related to the issue in the cartoon; Engaging introduction that includes background information on the political cartoon. Writer begins with a statement related specifically to the thesis. It is not a cliché or empty announcement about advertising; All Background information is provided about the cartoon: writer, audience, where did the cartoon appear? Etc. Background to the issue and the timing of the cartoon: its importance or purpose. Introduction is at least five sentences and no more than eight.
Thesis Statement: (5)—.It is the last sentence of the introduction and it is introduced by an appropriate transition. It is one clear, concise sentence that makes a claim about the technology topic. The specific elements are not included.
Organization: (3)—Each body paragraph begins with a Transition to indicate a sequence. (First, furthermore, in addition, etc.). The techniques of the cartoon are organized from least important to most important. The Last sentence of each body paragraph Links to the next technique. Transitions connect body paragraphs; Overall the essay flows smoothly.
Body Paragraphs/Content: (20)— All topic sentences clearly state one technique used in the cartoon to support the cartoonist’s main point and the claim about that technique. There is no support (evidence) material in the topic sentence. There is one context sentence that follows the topic sentence (the Main Point). Evidence: There is sufficient evidence from the cartoon to support the technique included in the topic sentence. Analysis: For each evidence (direct quote or paraphrase) from the cartoon, the writer explains HOW it used to support the cartoonist’s main point. Techniques: The choice of persuasive elements makes sense and clearly supports the cartoonist’s main point about the issue visually and verbally presented by the cartoonist. Balance: Paragraphs are generally balanced. They average in length six to ten sentences.
Purpose, Audience, Point of View: (5) Purpose: The purpose of this essay is to show HOW a cartoonist supports his or her main point about one issue. The writer of the draft has clearly shown HOW the elements of the visual argument support the cartoonist’s main point. Audience: The student’s draft keeps the audience in mind: the audience is students and the instructor. Language is appropriate, terms and names are explained if necessary. Point of View: 3rd person point of view throughout the paper. This is an analysis, not a personal opinion. NO FIRST PERSON POINT OF VIEW (“I” OR “YOU” OR “WE”) . Conclusion: (5): Begins with an appropriate transition and then restates the cartoonist’s main point/thesis statement. Summarizes all the techniques used as point of analysis. There is a final remark that emphasizes the cartoonist’s thesis and overall effectiveness. Conclusion does not introduce any new material not introduced in the body. The conclusion is 5-8 sentences. MLA Format: (5) Draft: double-spaced (not multiple), spacing is correct, draft is typed, 12font Times New Roman, paragraphs are indented, the heading is correct: student’s name, instructor’s name, English 1, date (day month year), last name and page number in the upper ½ right hand corner of each page.
In-text Citation: (5): Does the writer correctly integrate evidence from the cartoon into the paragraph with a signal phrase and the correct parenthetical reference? Signal phrases: Include the cartoonist’s full name (first last)—the first time introduced. Then after that, last name only. Citation: The parenthetical citation is placed at the end of the sentence; it is not in the middle of the sentence. Explanation: An explanation (1-2 sentences) of how the evidence supports the main point or technique used by the artist follows the parenthetical citation. .
Work Cited Page: (5). Writer correctly formats the work cited page: 1” margin, student’s last name and page number is in the upper right hand corner, all entries are alphabetical order, double spaced, between and within entries. Work cited entry is correctly formatted: internet or print. Figure 1: The political cartoon is included on this page.
Mechanics, Grammar and Style: (5). Web sites and titles of newspapers/magazines are in italics. There are no spelling errors, capitalization, punctuation errors. There are no grammar mistakes: fragments, run-ons, syntax, semi-colons, comma splices, dangling modifiers. No errors in punctuation: period placement, comma placement. Sentences are varied and do not begin with the same word. Active verbs. (No “be” “was” “is”—subject/verb agreement.
Title: (2) Title is creative and suggests the main point. Does not make a suggestion, nor is it in bold letters, or in quotation marks.
Planning Graphic for Political Cartoon Analysis Essay
Title: A Catchy Title that Suggests the Main Point
Introduction (5-8 sentences)
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Hooks readers’ interest with sentences
that introduce the reader to the topic
and issue
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Gives background on the political
cartoon—the issue, the cartoonist’s
name, the title if there is one, the
purpose, the audience.
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Ends with your interpretation of the
cartoonist thesis statement—what is
the cartoonist’s statement on the one
social issue.
THESIS STATEMENT
:
The thesis statement should be the
last sentence of the introduction and
clearly state the main point of the
cartoon.
What is the claim the cartoonist takes
on a current issue?
Do not include a list of persuasive
strategies in the thesis statement.
Body Paragraphs: Follow this format for
each body paragraph:
M= Strategy/Tool #1+ Claim
C =
Context Sentence
E =
Evidence from the cartoon that supports
the rhetorical strategy. Remember to use a
signal phrase and follow with the citation.
A = E
xplain how the evidence supports the
strategy or tool used to support the cartoonist’s
thesis.
L =
Last sentence transitions to the next
paragraph.
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Body Paragraphs should average 8-10
sentences. Remember to integrate evidence
from the political cartoon by introducing it with
a signal phrase, and cite it ( ). Do not dump
evidence from the cartoon into the paragraph.
You must explain and analyze how each
example from the cartoon supports and proves
your particular rhetorical strategy and tool.
Limit is one-to-two types of evidence per
paragraph: quotation or paraphrase.
CONCLUSION:
Restates thesis: the cartoonist’s
perspective on an issue
Summarize the three or four techniques
End with a final remark that emphasizes
the claim
Evaluate the effectiveness of the cartoon.
Do not use “In conclusion” or “To sum up”
Work Cited
: Follow MLA format for the work
cited entry. There is only one source for this
paper. Double space between and within the
entry. Indent second line ½” and note
placement of commas, periods and italics.