The Straw Man Logical Fallacy

Definition:
The straw man fallacy is a version of an opponent’s argument that is misrepresented or simplified so that it is easier to reprimand. The reason why is it called the straw man fallacy is because just as a straw man is an incorrect representation of a farmer, so too is one’s view of the opponent’s claim when they are using the fallacy. The straw man fallacy is not merely an argument that you dislike or find inconvenient, but rather one that you misinterpret. Using this fallacy will do the opposite of what you are trying to achieve; you discredit your argument rather than your opponents. It can hurt you, so be careful!
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Real World Example:
The straw man fallacy is a very common mistake people make in an academic environment and more commonly in a recreational environment.  People, intentionally and unintentionally, use this fallacy to gain ground in arguments and can be seen from the pickup basketball game at the park to a political debate on live television. While it does go unnoticed some of the time, picking up on the fallacy and clearly restating your claim is the best way to avoid your opponent to gain ground on you by using the fallacy.  
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Example from film or literature:
Film characters (and even some politicians) often use the straw man fallacy to instill fear in order to persuade others to follow them. A great example of the straw man fallacy comes from the musical, Beauty and the Beast, where the local star Gaston is trying to rally his troops to kill the beast. He misrepresents what Belle says about the beast and claims that he will wreak havoc on their village if they let him wander free so it’s time to take some action. He puts fear in the town by exaggerating and misinterpreting the beast’s motives which is a perfect example of the straw man fallacy from a film/literature. 
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