What purpose can exaggeration serve in a cartoon on a social issue?

To show the problem in a sharp and memorable way

The governing concept is visual communication through cartoon exaggeration. A cartoonist may enlarge a feature, repeat a symbol, distort a situation, or make a character’s expression unusually strong so that the central issue becomes immediately noticeable. This does not necessarily present a literal or fully realistic scene; instead, it uses emphasis and humour to encourage criticism, reflection, or public discussion. Option A is correct because exaggeration makes a social problem sharper, clearer, and easier to remember. It can also expose hypocrisy or inequality by directing attention to a significant detail. Options B and D contradict the communicative purpose of a cartoon, while option C has no logical connection with exaggeration in social art.

This is a Class 9 Art Education question. Chapter: Visual Communication. Topic: Importance of visual message.