Exploring Logical Fallacies with The Simpsons

Exploring Logical Fallacies with The Simpsons

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Liam Anderson

English

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

The video explains the concept of equivocation, where a key term is used with different meanings in an argument. Lionel Hutz's example is used to illustrate this, as he uses the word 'truth' to mean both factual statements and lies, thus covering up his deceit. The video concludes with a call to subscribe to Colburn Classroom for more content.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is equivocation?

Using a key term with different meanings in different parts of an argument

Using multiple key terms with the same meaning

Using multiple key terms with different meanings

Using a key term with the same meaning throughout an argument

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example given, what does Lionel Hutz initially mean by 'truth'?

A misleading representation

A straight-up lie

Saying something factual

An opinion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Lionel Hutz later define 'truth'?

As an opinion

As a hypothesis

As a factual statement

As a misleading representation or a straight-up lie

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technique does Lionel Hutz use to cover up his lie?

Using statistics

Appealing to emotion

Using equivocation

Changing the subject

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should viewers do after watching the video?

Like the video

Comment on the video

Share the video

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