Fallacies

Question 1

Red Herring

Answer 1

An argument is given in response to another argument, which is irrelevant and draws attention away from the subject of argument.

Question 2

Ad Hominem

Answer 2

Attacking the arguer instead of the argument.

Question 3

Appeal to Authority

Answer 3

Where an assertion is deemed true because of the position or authority of the person asserting it.