According to your textbook, a fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion is called a
A) wild goose.
B) false deduction.
C) red herring.
D) slippery slope.
E) fake dilemma.

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The correct answer is C) red herring. A red herring fallacy occurs when someone introduces an irrelevant topic in order to divert attention away from the original issue. This tactic is often used in arguments to mislead or distract from the point being discussed.

According to Your Textbook, a Fallacy That Introduces an Irrelevant