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What is a "straw man" fallacy?

A) Misrepresenting someone's argument to make it easier to attack
B) Using emotional language
C) Providing too much evidence
D) Agreeing with the opponent

Explanation

A straw man fallacy distorts the opponent's position into an exaggerated or simpler version, then attacks that distortion.

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