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Which logical fallacy involves presenting someone's argument in an exaggerated or fabricated way?

bandwagon

appeal to authority

loaded question

strawman

The correct answer is D. strawman. The strawman fallacy involves misrepresenting or exaggerating someone's argument to make it easier to attack or refute. This tactic creates a distorted version of the original argument, making it easier to knock down. In contrast, the other options:

A. bandwagon - involves appealing to the popularity of a belief or action rather than its validity.

B. appeal to authority - relies on the opinion of an authority figure rather than on the merit of the argument itself.

C. loaded question - a question that contains a controversial or unjustified assumption.

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