Logical Fallacies: Red Herring (Distraction Techniques)

Questions

1. MultiChoice

   What is the purpose of a Red Herring fallacy in a speech or text?

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   Parent: 'Did you finish your homework?' Child: 'Look at how clean my bedroom is!' What fallacy is the child using?

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   Where does the term 'Red Herring' traditionally come from?

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   Reporter: 'How will you fix the budget deficit?' Politician: 'We need to talk about how great our sports teams are doing!' What fallacy is present?

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   How can a reader spot a Red Herring in a written debate?

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   'Why worry about saving energy at school when there are taxes in other countries?' What fallacy is committed?

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   Why is Red Herring an effective tactic against unprepared debaters?

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   Student A: 'We need healthier snacks in the vending machine.' Student B: 'Why are you complaining when our school bus is yellow?' What fallacy did B use?

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   What is the key difference between Red Herring and Straw Man?

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    Identify the Red Herring response to 'We should reduce paper waste in the office.'

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    How should a moderator keep a debate on track when a Red Herring is used?

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    'I shouldn't get detention for being late because ocean pollution is getting worse.' What fallacy is this?