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Post by samuelheineman on Jan 31, 2010 12:59:50 GMT -5
 In this political cartoon, we see a donkey and an elephant fighting, symbols of the Democratic and Republican parties, respectively. Their eyes are locked with each others and they look very angry with the other. Stars surround the two to further imply that the donkey (i.e., the Democrats) is loosing to the elephant (i.e., the Republicans). The cartoonist is conveying the message that the Republicans have recently had a major win against the Democrats in Congress. However, at the same time, the donkey does not appear to be backing down, and will not go down without a fight. This conveys that, although facing serious opposition, the Democrats will fight against the Republicans. Using imagery, the cartoonist shows in this cartoon that the Democrats will display bravery and integrity, although facing superior opposition from the Republicans. The Democrats have lost many races for governors of states, such as Deeds, and Senate seats, such a Coakley, and many are certain to follow; Republican Mark Kirk is expected to run unopposed and win the Illinois Senate seat. This tips the balance of power away from Obama and towards the Republicans, which will make it very difficult for the Democrats to get their bills passed. |
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Post by Mr. Wells on Feb 14, 2010 22:33:20 GMT -5
Description: 4 Did not identify "state of the union" at the top.
Interpretation: 4 A bit of a misread, here. The cartoonist is stating that the "state of the union" is one of disarray, argument, and - as a result - lack of action.
Knowledge of Topic: 5
Thesis Statement: 0 incorrect thesis statement type. This is a thesis statement of analysis, not one of argumentation. All interpretation of the cartoon should occur in the first paragraph, not the second.
Opinion Stated: 4 Did not state until the end - this should be stated at the beginning of the second paragraph.
17/25 -10 (loose vs. lose - 1st paragraph; missing apostrophe in "others" to show possession)
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Post by samuelheineman on Feb 15, 2010 14:50:15 GMT -5
In this political cartoon, we see a donkey and an elephant fighting, symbols of the Democratic and Republican parties, respectively. Their eyes are locked with each other's and they look very angry with the other. Stars surround the two to further imply that the donkey (i.e., the Democrats) is losing to the elephant (i.e., the Republicans). The cartoonist is conveying the message that the Republicans have recently had a major win against the Democrats in Congress. However, at the same time, the donkey does not appear to be backing down, and will not go down without a fight. This conveys that, although facing serious opposition, the Democrats will fight against the Republicans.
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