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A speaker who misrepresents an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack is committing which logical fallacy?

A Ad hominem.
B Straw man.
C Slippery slope.
D Red herring.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The 'straw man' fallacy involves distorting or misrepresenting an opponent's argument (creating a 'straw man') to make it easier to refute, rather than addressing the actual argument.

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