Tax Day

Friday's Editorial Cartoon   —   Posted on April 5, 2013

Question(s)

1. Tone is the attitude a cartoonist takes towards a subject. Which pair of words best describes the tone of this cartoon?
a) resigned/defeated
b) disgusted/annoyed
c) sarcastic/humorous
d) solemn/serious

2. Editorial cartoonists often use symbols to represent a person, group or idea. What does the Uncle Sam symbol represent in this cartoon?
a) the U.S. government
b) the U.S. military
c) Congress
d) the American people

3. What point is Michael Ramirez making in his cartoon?