Question

analyzing exaggeration in an editorial cartoon
how does the cartoonist use exaggeration in this
cartoon to create meaning?
the writing on the chalkboard uses all caps to
create excitement about going back to school.
the childrens energetic movements show the
cartoonists belief that kids enjoy busyness.
the boys long list of summer activities shows the
cartoonists belief that kids are overscheduled.
the girls unchanging smile shows the cartoonists
impression that kids like going back to school
overscheduled kids. editorial cartoon by john r. rose,
byrd newspapers of virginia, 08/31/2017.

Explanation:

Exaggeration in editorial cartoons is used to emphasize a point. In this case, the boy's long list of summer activities (baseball practice, piano lessons, travel, soccer, summer reading group, swim team, 4 - H meetings, and boy scout camp) is an exaggerated depiction. It goes beyond a typical or reasonable amount of activities for a child during summer. This exaggeration is used to highlight the idea that kids are over - scheduled. The other options:

• The all - caps writing on the chalkboard is a common way to write a welcome message and not an exaggeration for the purpose of showing over - scheduling.
• The children's energetic movements could be a normal depiction of kids going back to school and not specifically related to over - scheduling.
• The girl's unchanging smile is more about her attitude towards school rather than addressing the over - scheduling theme.

Answer:

The boy’s long list of summer activities shows the cartoonist’s belief that kids are overscheduled.