Exploring the Straw Man Fallacy in The Simpsons

Exploring the Straw Man Fallacy in The Simpsons

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using a Straw Man Fallacy?

To strengthen an opponent's argument

To provide a detailed analysis of the topic

To present a weak argument that is easy to refute

To confuse the audience with complex terms

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example provided, what does Troy McClure compare to the juice loosener?

Squeezing an orange with hands

Using a traditional juicer

Blending an orange in a blender

Squeezing an orange against your face

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Troy McClure's argument intend to make the juice loosener appear?

Unnecessary

Less appealing

Cheaper

Superior

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What fallacy does Troy McClure employ in his argument?

Ad Hominem

Appeal to Authority

Red Herring

Straw Man

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action does the video encourage viewers to take at the end?

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