The red herring fallacy included in this paragraph is "the statement about the teacher’s opinions about grading." This statement shifts the focus from the student's original argument about their lack of input in class and activity offerings to the teachers' opinions on grading, diverting attention from the main issue at hand.
Student: “The wishes of students are completely ignored when it is decided which classes and activities are going to be offered. Students should be consulted and have input in the process. According to our survey, only 40% of students are happy with the current situation.” Teacher: “I understand your concern. But teachers are the ones who should have more say about curriculum. Teachers can be assigned classes without explanation, and they have no control over what they teach. Also, their opinions about grading are completely ignored.” Question Use the passage to answer the question. What red herring fallacy is included in this paragraph? (1 point) Responses the teacher’s acknowledgment of the student’s concern the teacher’s acknowledgment of the student’s concern the data provided from the survey the data provided from the survey the statement about the teacher’s opinions about grading the statement about the teacher’s opinions about grading the wish of the student to have more input
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