What Is a Red Herring

question 33

Multiple Choice

What is a red herring?

• A)Claiming the truth of the very matter in question,as if it were already an obvious conclusion.
• B)Appeals to a common belief of some people,often prejudicial,and states everyone holds this belief.
• C)Stating that someone's argument is wrong solely because of something about the person rather than about the argument itself.
• D)Any diversion intended to distract attention from the main issue,particularly by relating the issue to a common fear.
• E)A weak argument set up to easily refute and distract attention from stronger arguments.

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Definitions:

Diversity

The presence of differences within a given setting, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, and other attributes that make individuals unique.

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Anglicized

Adapted or modified to reflect English characteristics or language, often referring to names, words, or cultural practices.

Ethnic Group

A community or population made up of people who share a common cultural background, ancestry, or lineage.