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- 19. CARTOON The word CARTOONcomes from two words: 1. CARICATURE 2. LAMPOON
- 20. CARICATURE • Drawings ofpeople in which certain physical features are exaggerated.
- 21. LAMPOON •It is asubtle attack presented humorously. •Publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony or sarcasm.
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- 23. EDITORIAL CARTOON • Itis an illustration expressing opinion and interpretation • It is also called “wordless editorial” • It serves the function of the editorial and the other contents of the op-ed pages: to present an opinion of an issue.
- 24. Things to lookfor: •Symbolism •Stereotyping •Exaggeration •Humor •Analogy •Technical Skills
- 25. SYMBOLISM Symbols are understoodto represent something else. Example: • Dove – peace • Typewriter – press • P-NOY/Duterte – government • Crocodile – corruption • Blindfolded lady with weighing scale – justice • Juan Dela Cruz – Filipino masses
- 26. STEREOTYPING •Mother – withapron •Government official – wearing barong •The poor – worn-out clothes
- 27. EXAGGERATION • represent (something) as beinglarger, greater, better, or worse than it really is.
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- 29. ANALOGY • It isa comparison of two unlikely things.
- 30. TECHNICAL SKILLS •Use oftechnical tools (pencil, pen and ink) •Shading •Shadowing
- 31. TIPS FOR CARTOONING •Take a side. Are you for or against certain issue? • Use facial expressions and emotions. • Use universal symbols, those which can be understood at once by your intended reader. • Do not clutter your cartoon with unnecessary details or complicate your drawing with artistic touches.
- 32. TIPS FOR CARTOONING •Limit the use of words or labels. • Use shading to make your article more convincing. Have only one light source. • Draw your cartoons in landscape. • Use margins/border: it shows professionalism • Have your own style. Do not copy or plagiarize.
- 33. TIPS FOR CARTOONING •Read,read and read. Remember: the editorial cartoonist is not just an artist. You are also a JOURNALIST.
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- 41. Match the followingwords with their common symbols. Write the letter on the space before the number. ____1. Philippine Government a. chain ____2. new generation b. money bags ____3. peace c. dove ____4. time d. rising building ____5. hope e. rising sun ____6. death f. big clock ____7. wealth g. wave ____8. hindrances h. baby fetus ____9. progress i. flag ____10. slavery j. skull/crossbones
- 42. Match the followingwords with their common symbols. Write the letter on the space before the number. ____1. Philippine Government a. chain ____2. new generation b. money bags ____3. peace c. dove ____4. time d. rising building ____5. hope e. rising sun ____6. death f. big clock ____7. wealth g. wave ____8. hindrances h. baby fetus ____9. progress i. flag ____10. slavery j. skull/crossbones