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Questions
1. Tone is the attitude a cartoonist takes towards a subject. Which pair of words best describes the tone of this cartoon?
a) sarcastic/cynical
b) respectful/admiring
c) light-hearted/humorous
d) resigned/defeated
2. What point is cartoonist Lisa Benson making in this cartoon?
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Cartoon by Lisa Benson
Answers
1. Answer can be either:
a) sarcastic/cynical OR
c) light-hearted/humorous
2. What point is cartoonist Lisa Benson making in this cartoon?
When someone says “what could go wrong,” they are usually expressing skepticism, sarcasm, or humor about a situation that seems risky or likely to fail. The phrase is often used when someone is about to do something that could easily have negative consequences, and it suggests that things are likely to go badly.
Benson is suggesting that electing a socialist/communist mayor to NYC will negatively impact the city.
