Question

how does the cartoonist use exaggeration in this cartoon to create meaning? the writing on the chalkboard uses all caps to create excitement about going back to school. the childrens energetic movements show the cartoonists belief that kids enjoy busyness. the boys long list of summer activities shows the cartoonists belief that kids are overscheduled. the girls unchanging smile shows the cartoonists impression that kids like going back to school. overscheduled kids. editorial cartoon by john r. rose, byrd newspapers of virginia, 08/31/2017.

Explanation:

Exaggeration is a literary and artistic device. In the cartoon, the boy lists an extremely long - and likely exaggerated - set of summer activities (baseball practice, piano lessons, etc.). This long list exaggerates the typical child's summer schedule to highlight the issue of kids being overscheduled.

Answer:

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