Depicting a position in a way that makes it easy to refute is known as
A) the ad hominem fallacy.
B) appeal to ignorance.
C) the straw man fallacy.
D) appeal to irrelevant emotions.

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Depicting a position in a way that makes it easy to refute by distorting or misrepresenting the original position is known as the straw man fallacy. The other options listed are different types of fallacies, but not specifically related to misrepresenting an opponent's position.

Depicting a Position in a Way That Makes It Easy