![]() ![]() Consider this conversation:īob: “I’m disappointed you broke your promise and didn’t help me move.” Red herring fallacies also pop up in more benign, everyday contexts. The reporter did not ask a question about their opponent’s views on immigration. Even if it’s true that their opponent wants open borders and such, it is irrelevant to the topic at hand. In response to a question asking about their views on immigration, A instead talks about his opponent’s stances. Politician A is clearly committing a red herring fallacy. Politician A: “I have been working hard to make this country successful for its citizens, unlike my opponent, who favors completely open borders and mass generational immigration.” Reporter: “What steps would you take to deal with current issues involving immigration in the US?” Imagine the following conversation between a reporter and a politician: Here is a simple example of a red herring fallacy. ![]() A red herring can be a way to dodge a question, avoid talking about some point, or distract from the main issue. In debate and rhetoric, red herring fallacies occur when someone presents a piece of information that is actually irrelevant to the topic being discussed. Aringarosa’s character is meant to distract and mislead the reader so that the end reveal is more surprising (Fun fact: the Italian name “Aringarosa” translates to “red herring” in English. However, the novel later reveals that Aringarosa is actually innocent, and other people are pulling the strings. ![]()
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