Part I: Begin by annotating the political cartoons. In your annotations, consider the following: Thoughts, feelings, reactions Questions things you are unsure of Interesting, surprising, confusing elements Global issues/themes Cartoonist's purpose/ opinion on the issue Intended audience/ effect on audience Analysis of : Persuasive elements (logos, ethos, pathos, etc) Composition (foreground, background, graphic weight, vector lines, angles, distance) Narrative (context, characters, plot) Hyperbole ( exaggeration) Analogy Objects/Symbols Colors & Meanings Language/ Labeling