Question

How does the device called a red herring typically function in a detective story?

a. It contrasts different settings.
b. It adds color to the theme.
c. It introduces the story's main character.
d. It serves as a false clue in the plot.

Answer 1

A red herring device is a type of fallacy that is used when an irrelevant argument is being introduced into the situation in order to divert the attention of the listeners from the real issue. The red herring device typically functions in a detective story when it serves as a false clue in the plot. The correct answer is option D.