alleryWhat does 'a red herring' refer to?
AA flag
BAn angry remark
CA type of fish dish
DA misleading clue or distraction from the main issue
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. A misleading clue or distraction from the main issue
**Red herring:** something that misleads or distracts from the real question, especially in argument or detective fiction.
**Etymology:** smoked herring (red color) was said to be used to train hunting dogs by laying false trails.
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