Question

Why do authors use red herrings?

A.
to present readers with only two choices for handling a situation
B.
to distract readers from a weak argument by turning them away from the original topic
C.
to support a broad conclusion based on a small amount of information
D.
to represent the views of an opponent in a falsely negative way

Answer 1

He is not right

I even have proof

The answer is actually B. to distract readers from a weak argument by turning them away from the original topic.