AP English Languagemediummcq1 pt
Red herring is a fallacy that
A.distracts with an irrelevant issue
B.strengthens the evidence
C.clarifies the thesis
D.quotes the opponent
Explanation
Core Concept
The diversion shifts attention from the argument.
Correct Answer
Adistracts with an irrelevant issue
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