The Red Herring Fallacy Gets Its Name from the Old

Multiple Choice

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