Exploring Red Herring in The Simpsons

What is a Red Herring in the context of an argument?

• A logical reasoning to support the main argument

• A distraction or irrelevant topic to divert attention

• A strong evidence that proves the main point

• A statistical data to confuse the audience

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Why did Mayor Quimby bring up the issue of illegal immigrants?

• To highlight his achievements

• To divert attention from the tax increase

• To address community concerns

• To provide a solution to the tax problem

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What was the real issue Mayor Quimby was diverting attention from?

• City beautification projects

• Public safety measures

• Higher taxes

• School funding

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What effect did Mayor Quimby's diversion have on the citizens?

• They praised the mayor for his transparency

• They demanded immediate action on taxes

• They organized a protest against the mayor

• They focused more on the issue of illegal immigrants

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

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