A Multimodal Discourse Analysis: Exploring the Discursive Power of Online Cartoons in the ASUU Strike
Sulaiman Abdurrahman, Nwabudike, Christopher E., Yahaya Ibrahim Aliyu
Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies · pp. 311–321 · Published 21 May 2025
10.9734/ajl2c/2025/v8i2237Abstract
This study explores the multimodal discourse in online cartoons reporting on the ASUU strike, emphasizing the critical role of visual elements in conveying complex societal issues. By analyzing ten purposively selected cartoons from Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter), the study examines the linguistic and visual features that contribute to the portrayal of socio-political realities. Employing O’Halloran’s Systemic Functional Multimodal Discourse Analysis, the research reveals how Nigerian social media users leverage verbal-visual communication to critique societal issues and influence public opinion. The findings underscore the importance of visual and linguistic devices such as imagery, metaphor, sarcasm, and irony in enhancing the communicative power of cartoons. This study highlights the potential of visual communication to convey meaning beyond verbal language, making it a vital tool for social critique and discourse.
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