2. Why do you think the photo went viral? What aspects of the photo made it appeal to many people around the world?

3. Imagine that this photograph accompanied an opinion piece on penalties for arsonists (people who deliberately start fires). Write a caption that would work with the photograph to present a clear point of view on penalties for arsonists.
4. Write a TEEL paragraph describing this photograph and how it would persuade the author when attached to such an opinion piece.

Talking Pictures is a pre-recorded segment that discusses the week in cartoons on the program Insiders, ABC. In this week’s episode Mike Bowers and guest Mark DiStefano from Buzzfeed Australia discuss the Federal Budget.

1. How many podiums were at the press conference?

2. Which sport does Gonski look like he plays according to the presenters?

3. What kind of eye does Jule Bishop give in the cartoon?

4. Why is the photo of Scott Morrison and another politician described as awkward?  

5. What happened to Graham Perrett when he was watching VEEP? Give two answers.

6. Describe the style of the presentation, giving two reasons to support your description.

Are their features exaggerated? Why do you think this is so?

What issue is the cartoon referencing?

What do you think the cartoonist’s point of view is?

Identify three elements of the cartoon that help to present the cartoonist’s point of view.