Sugar Changed the World, Part 4: Building Claims

Question 1

How does the analogy in this cartoon clarify the cartoonist’s meaning?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Comparing something that is part of nature to something that is not shows that plastic bags are a problem.

Question 2

Question 2

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to persuade us that football can be dangerous

Question 3

How does the cartoonist use exaggeration in this cartoon to create meaning?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The boy’s long list of summer activities shows the cartoonist’s belief that kids are overscheduled.

Question 4

Question 4

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Football is dangerous.

Question 5

Which element of the cartoon best supports the perspective that football is dangerous?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the surgeon general’s warning

Question 6

Question 6

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Children should attend year-round school.

Question 7

What evidence best supports the perspective that modern children are bored due to a lack of socializing?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the boy having a remote control in his hand and missing his friends

Question 8

The purpose of this cartoon is to mock reporters who expose themselves to dangerous storms. What makes this cartoon effective? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

humorous irony; a clear subject matter; an exaggerated situation; an easily understood perspective

Question 9

Question 9

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to persuade children to attend school

Sugar Changed the World, Part 4: Building Claims Answers