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What is the "straw man" fallacy?

A Making an argument too complex
B Misrepresenting an opponent's position to make it easier to attack
C Using nature metaphors
D Repeating the same argument

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

A straw man fallacy distorts or oversimplifies an opponent's argument to make it easier to refute.

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