The correct answer is that the straw man fallacy "distorts or misrepresents an opponent's argument." This fallacy occurs when someone takes a position that is easier to attack than the actual argument, thereby creating a false representation of the opponent's views.
The straw man fallacy...
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distorts or misrepresents an opponent's argument.
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provides scientific evidence to refute an opponent's argument.
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is a fair and valid use of logic and reasoning.
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originated on farms.
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