What fallacy often involves distorting an opponent's argument?

The straw-person fallacy involves misrepresenting or distorting an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack or refute. This strategy allows one to engage with a weaker version of the argument rather than addressing the opponent's actual position. By creating a "straw person," the speaker can knock it down easily, giving the illusion of having refuted the argument when, in reality, they have only addressed a misrepresentation.

In contrast, other fallacies like the either-or fallacy present a binary choice where only two options are given, ignoring other possibilities. The ad populum fallacy appeals to popular opinion or emotions rather than logical reasoning. The slippery slope fallacy suggests that a minor action will lead to a chain of events resulting in significant consequences without providing evidence for such connections. These fallacies do not specifically involve the distortion of an opponent's arguments as the straw-person fallacy does.