Topic > A Rhetorical Analysis of Marshall Ramsey's Cartoons

Cartoons are witty and entertaining. Usually, they get a point across to the audience using symbolism, sarcasm, and humor as tools. Some cartoons comment on politics while others comment on science and entertainment. Most cartoons are created with the sole intention of entertaining readers. In this cartoon, Marshall Ramsey makes a hilarious comparison between rising obesity levels and gas prices using symbolism, analogy, and exaggeration. Rising obesity levels and gas prices represent a serious concern for the economy and society at large. Marshall tries to bring out this message in his cartoon. In this cartoon, Ramsey uses symbolism, analogy, and exaggeration to make his point. Gas pump, car and person are some of them