What is the purpose of political cartoons?

The main purpose of political cartoons is to give an opinion or a point about a political event or view in a humorous way. Most cartoons make people get amused or laugh, but they are intended to persuade people or pass along certain information.

Political cartoons can be found in the daily newspapers on the editorial pages. They can also be found on political websites and in magazines. They are usually funny, if a reader understands the meaning. A good cartoonist can use his or her skills to change the opinion of people. Some of the techniques used in drawing the cartoons include irony, symbolism, analogy, exaggeration and labeling.