Plz . 1. which statement is the best defined of an argument in persuasive writing? opposing views on the same issue expressed in the same work. presentations of facts and ideas for the purpose of persuading disagreement between two characters in a story. summary of the main points in a speech or article 2. the following question refers to persuasion: if an author uses careful reasoning to convince readers, he/she is using appeals to emotion. true or false.