Question

study the cartoon by signe wilkinson. how does satire create meaning in this cartoon? the expressions on the turkeys faces make it clear that they are not happy with their situation. the turkeys are bigger than the fence, signifying the importance of health care compared to other things. the barn is small compared to the turkeys, showing that turkeys are mistreated by farmers. the turkey heading for slaughter asking about health care critiques current healthcare systems.

Explanation:

To determine how satire creates meaning, analyze each option:

• First option: Focuses on turkey expressions, not satire's core (critique via irony/exaggeration).
• Second option: Size comparison (turkeys vs fence) doesn’t relate to satire’s purpose of critiquing systems.
• Third option: Barn size vs turkeys implies mistreatment, but satire here targets healthcare, not farmer-turkey relations.
• Fourth option: A turkey heading to slaughter (implied death) asking about health care uses irony/exaggeration to critique real - world healthcare systems (highlighting absurdity or flaws in how healthcare is addressed, as the turkey’s impending slaughter makes health care a ridiculous concern, satirizing the system).

Answer:

D. The turkey heading for slaughter asking about health care critiques current healthcare systems.