Makes people think. Looking for good reasons. Argument seeks to find the truth. The act of seeking to change someone s point of view. Uses reasons plus emotions etc.
Persuasion seeks to convince others of a point of view.
Purposes of Argument 1. Arguments to Inform Arguments to Convince 3. Arguments to Explore Arguments to Make Decisions 5. An argument of fact usually involves a statement that can be proved or disproved with specific evidence or testimony. Arguments of definition lead naturally into arguments of quality that is, to questions about quality.