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, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Focusing on turkeys' expressions doesn't relate to satire's purpose of critiquing a system.
• Option 2: The size of turkeys vs. fence isn't a satirical critique of healthcare.
• Option 3: The barn - turkey size comparison is about mistreatment, not healthcare satire.
• Option 4: A turkey heading to slaughter (implying its impending death) asking about healthcare mocks the healthcare system by highlighting its absurdity in a situation where survival (or health) is futile, which is a satirical critique.

Answer:

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