by Darwin Marcelo

Editorial cartoon is a graphic expression

of the publication’s viewpoint on a
certain issue. At times, it is the image of
the editorial news, but sometimes, it’s
independent and deals with another
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Editorial cartoons, like written
editorials, have an educational purpose.
They are intended to make readers
think about current political issues.
Editorial
cartoons must
use a visual
and verbal
vocabulary
that is familiar
to readers.
Editorial cartoons differ from comic
strips. Editorial cartoons appear on the
newspaper’s editorial or front page, not
on the comics page. They usually employ
a single-panel format and do not feature
continuing characters in the way that
comic strips do.
Editorial cartoons
are sometimes
referred to as
political cartoons,
because they
often deal with
political issues.
A good editorial
cartoon is always
simple, limited
and uncluttered.
It never tries to
tell the whole
story.
The cartoon should focus on
a single item that is clearly
identified. They may also
represent a simplification of
a complex issue.
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the objective of the cartoon
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