JOURNALISM 1

QUARTER 3

Editorial
What is an editorial cartoon?
• Newspaper editorial cartoons are graphic
expressions of their creator’s ideas and
opinions. In addition, the editorial cartoon
usually, but not always, reflects the
publication’s viewpoint.
What is an editorial cartoon?
Editorial cartoons, like written editorials,
have an educational purpose. They are
intended to make readers think about
current political issues.
What is an editorial cartoon?
Editorial cartoons must use a visual
and verbal vocabulary that is familiar
to readers.

Editorial cartoons are published in a

mass medium, such as a newspaper,
news magazine, or the Web.
What tools does the editorial cartoonist use to communicate
ideas and opinions with readers?

• Caricatures are drawings of

public figures in which certain
physical features are
exaggerated.
What tools does the editorial cartoonist use to communicate
ideas and opinions with readers?

Stereotypes are formulaic images

used to represent particular groups. A
stereotypical cartoon mother might
have messy hair, wear an apron, and
hold a screaming baby in her arms.
What tools does the editorial cartoonist use to communicate
ideas and opinions with readers?

Symbols are pictures that

represent something else by
tradition. A dove is a symbol for
peace.
What tools does the editorial cartoonist use to communicate
ideas and opinions with readers?

Analogies are comparisons that suggest that one thing is

similar to something else. The title of a popular song or
film might be used by a cartoonist to comment on a
current political event.

Humor is the power to evoke laughter or to express what

is amusing, comical or absurd.
Examples of General Symbols in Editorial Cartooning
1. Pencil, pen and newspaper- journalism, freedom of the press.
2. Dove- freedom, peace, democracy.
3. Salakot- Juan dela Cruz representing the ordinary Filipino citizen.
4. Chain- Suppression of freedom, maltreatment, and slavery.
5. Kamatayan- danger, bad omen.
6. Syringe- cure, death sentence, drug addiction.
7. Crocodile- abusive person of authority.
8. Beggar- poverty
9. Mallet- justice
10. Blindfolded woman holding balancing scale- justice
Examples of General Symbols in Editorial Cartooning
11. Waves- hindrance, problems
12. Mask- deceiver.
13. Eagle- bravery, strength, United States of America.
14. Bar of Gold- wealth
15. High rising building- development, progress.
16. Key- towards success and development.
17. Huge rock- tough situation, hindrance, obstacle.
18. Rising sun- hope.
19. Multi-tattooed man- criminal, ex-convict, bad man.
20. A skull with crossed bones- death, danger.
Let’s analyze these editorial cartoons:
Activity: Analyzing Editorial Cartoons

Directions: Search on the internet 5 editorial cartoons and

give a 3-sentence explanation for each of them. Write your
answers on your LAS.