Question

Which sentence from the passage is the best example of a “red herring?” Select one: a. “However, it probably hasn't been that long since you sent or got a text, an e-mail, or a tweet.” b. “The volume of U.S. mail peaked in 2006 at 213 billion pieces, but in 2007 the numbers quickly began to drop.” c. “Interestingly, the volume of mail that is considered advertising has held steady.” d. “Should we even expect the USPS, a government agency regulated by Congress, to be efficient and profitable?”

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is: B

The volume of U.S. mail peaked in 2006 at 213 billion pieces, but in 2007 the numbers quickly began to drop

Explanation:

A red herring is something (often a statement or information) that is put out to divert attention from a very important discussion or question.

It is usually used intentionally in politics as a strategy. A red herring may be used intentionally, as in mystery fiction or as part of rhetorical  

In the attached document which contains the passage, the introductory part of the writ on page 4 started off by stating how it was that the overall demand for postal services had snowballed. Thereafter there is a quick mention of how well the business had done in the past.

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