What kind of fallacy of reason does a politician engage in when he or she tries to answer a question with something that is not relevant?
A) ad hominem
B) post hoc, ergo propter hoc
C) slippery slope
D) hasty generalization
E) red herring argument
E
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) vividness B) concreteness C) rhythm D) clarity E) parity
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What will be an ideal response?