The red herring fallacy gets its name from the old practice of drawing a herring across a trail to distract hunting dogs from following a scent. This tactic allows the speaker to
A) Ignore a question by talking about a different subject
B) Create a false sense of security
C) Draw a hasty conclusion
D) Transition between relevant topics
E) Focus on the original theme

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The red herring fallacy involves diverting attention from the main issue by introducing an irrelevant topic, similar to the way a red herring (a smoked fish with a strong smell) could distract hunting dogs from their trail.

The Red Herring Fallacy Gets Its Name from the Old