Analyzing Satire in Editorial Cartoons — Quiz

Question 5 • English Language Arts 10

Study the editorial cartoon Join, or Die by Benjamin Franklin. Open image in full-screen view How does Benjamin Franklin use an analogy to express his viewpoint in this cartoon?

Answer

He compares the colonies to pieces of a snake because he believes the colonies will be ineffective unless they work together.

He compares the colonies to pieces of a snake because snakes can be poisonous and should be prevented from spreading.

He compares the colonies to pieces of a snake because they are treacherous and will never be able to help each other.

He compares the colonies to pieces of a snake because it uses a biblical allusion that most of his readers will be familiar with.

Explanation

Franklin depicts the colonies as separate sections of a snake to show that divided colonies are weak, while united colonies could act together effectively. The cartoon’s title, “Join, or Die,” reinforces the message that cooperation is necessary for their survival. The snake is not mainly a warning about poison, treachery, or a biblical story.

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