The news

Friday's Editorial Cartoon   —   Posted on October 26, 2018

Question(s)

1. One of the types of humor editorial cartoonists use is irony. Irony is defined as when the opposite of what you expect to happen occurs. Describe the irony in Scott Adams’ cartoon.

2. An editorial cartoonist often uses humor to point out the absurd or ridiculous.  Which comic device does the cartoonist use to make his point? Explain your answer.
a) caricature
b) satire
c) symbol
d) understatement
e) hyperbole