Which logical fallacy is aimed at diverting attention away from the issue at hand?

The red herring fallacy is a tactic often used to divert attention from the main topic or issue in a discussion or argument. It introduces an irrelevant point or argument that distracts from the key subject, leading the audience away from the original discussion. This is particularly effective in debates or persuasive speaking, as it can cause confusion or lead the audience to focus on something unrelated instead of engaging with the core argument.

In contrast, the slippery slope fallacy suggests that a relatively small first step inevitably leads to a chain of related events culminating in a significant (often negative) effect. The straw-person fallacy occurs when someone misrepresents an opposing argument to make it easier to attack. Non sequitur refers to a conclusion or statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement. Each of these fallacies has its own distinct approach, but the red herring specifically focuses on misdirection, which makes it the correct choice for the question about diverting attention away from the issue at hand.