A FYLSX essay fact pattern contains a red herring fact — information that seems relevant but raises no legal issue. The best response is to:
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A
Address every fact regardless of legal significance to show thoroughness
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B
Recognize and briefly acknowledge the fact is legally irrelevant, then move on
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C
Ignore it completely without any acknowledgment
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D
Spend equal time on every fact to avoid appearing to have missed something