Questions: Study the editorial cartoon by John Branch. What is the cartoonist's purpose in this editorial cartoon? - to warn people about incoming bad weather - to make a satire about how many reporters cover bad weather - to tell readers that proper weather gear is important - to explain that reporters are forced to do risky work

Study the editorial cartoon by John Branch.

What is the cartoonist's purpose in this editorial cartoon?
- to warn people about incoming bad weather
- to make a satire about how many reporters cover bad weather
- to tell readers that proper weather gear is important
- to explain that reporters are forced to do risky work

Transcript text: Study the editorial cartoon by John Branch. What is the cartoonist's purpose in this editorial cartoon? to warn people about incoming bad weather to make a satire about how many reporters cover bad weather to tell readers that proper weather gear is important to explain that reporters are forced to do risky work

Solution

Solution Steps

Step 1: Analyze the cartoon

The cartoon depicts a reporter advising people to stay inside to avoid being hit by flying objects. In the next frame, a reporter and cameraman are shown being hit by a flying object, presumably another reporter.

Step 2: Determine the cartoonist's purpose

The cartoon is satirizing the excessive number of reporters covering bad weather events, to the point where they become a hazard themselves.