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Red Herring
By: Sara-Cate & Dana
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Definition
Something intended to divert attention from the real problem or matter at hand; a misleading clue.
An argument that is changed by a totally different topic, that turns into an argument about the different topic.
Red Herring. Dictionary. Web. 16 Feb. 2012.
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Pop Culture Example
South Park argues about stupid stuff and will change the argument randomly.
Adimoga. Bindapple. 11 June 2011. Web. 16 Feb. 2012.
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Crucible Examples of Red Herring
“That she – she sometimes made a compact with Lucifer, and wrote her name in his black book – with her blood – and bound herself to torment Christians till God’s thrown down – and we all must worship hell forevermore,” said Mary Warren. This was in act two on page 195.
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Why?They were talking about the devil’s black
book. Then, they moved away from that argument and started to argue about Mary Warren’s spirit choking him in court.
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Crucible Examples of Red Herring Cont.
Abigail- “You come 5 mile to see a silly girl fly? I know you better.”
Proctor- “I come to see what mischief your uncle is brewin’ now. Put it out of mind, Abby.”
Abigail- “John I’m waitin’ for you every night.” Proctor- “ Abby I never gave you hope to wait for me.” Abigail- “I have nothing better than hope, I think!” Proctor- “ Abby you’ll put it out of mind I not be comin’ for
you.” Abigail- “ You’re surely sportin’ with me.” Proctor- “ You know me better.” From Act One on Page 176.
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Why?They started by talking about a girl flying
over a barn. Then, they going to a discussion about their affair.
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References
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/red+herring