Question

which of the following is the best description of what answering the opposition in a persuasive essay is? providing the opposing viewpoint addressing what others think and respond in a manner to reinforce your opinion attacking the oppositions beliefs based upon their character

Explanation:

In a persuasive essay, addressing opposing viewpoints shows respect for different opinions and strengthens one's own argument by anticipating and counter - acting potential objections. Attacking opponents based on character is unethical and weakens the argument. Just providing the opposing viewpoint without addressing it is not sufficient for persuasion.

Answer:

addressing what others think and respond in a manner to reinforce your opinion