Satire, sarcasm, or irony? Editorial cartoons have long been the tool artists use to express their opinions about politics and politicians. Kevin "Kai" Kallaugher's four-panel cartoon offers readers an opportunity to examine how he uses sarcasm, irony, and satire to reveal his perspective on current events. 

Concepts

critical thinking, irony, literary devices, sarcasm, satire, current events, political cartoons

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Additional Tags

current events, critical thinking skills, irony, political cartoons, sarcasm, satire, social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask class members to create their own multi-paneled cartoon that illustrates sarcasm, irony, and satire

Classroom Considerations

• The cartoon is dated; be prepared to provide contextual background information about Ben Laden, Sarah Palin, and former President Obama
  

Pros

• Between the Lines defines each of the three literary concepts
• Talking Points guide deeper thinking about how the concepts are used in the cartoon
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.9-10.1 RI.11-12.1