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Which is an example of a "straw man" argument?

A Attacking the person instead of the argument
B Misrepresenting an opponent's position to make it easier to attack
C Using fear to persuade
D Appealing to the majority opinion

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

A straw man distorts or exaggerates the opponent's position, then attacks the distorted version rather than the actual argument.

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