Question

study the cartoon our carbon footprint by signe wilkinson. how does exaggeration create meaning in this cartoon? the small flamingo and fish show the insignificance of wildlife. many of the animals in the cartoon are covered in oil, showing the extent of the oil spill. the water is bright, showing that our effect on the environment is not as bad as seems. the enormous footprint shows the extensive damage of the oil spill to the environment.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• The first option is incorrect as the cartoon's exaggeration is about the footprint (oil spill), not minimizing wildlife.
• The second option focuses on animals covered in oil, but the main exaggeration is the footprint's size, not just animal coverage.
• The third option is wrong because the bright water and the "not as bad" claim contradict the cartoon's message about environmental damage.
• The fourth option is correct: the enormous footprint (an exaggeration) visually represents the extensive damage the oil spill (linked to carbon footprint) causes to the environment.

Answer:

D. The enormous footprint shows the extensive damage of the oil spill to the environment.