Stephen can be pushy when trying to get his way.
Stephen can be persuasive when trying to get his way.

Which statement best explains the nuance between pushy and persuasive?

Pushy implies irritating, while persuasive implies violent.
Both words have negative connotations.
Pushy implies irritating, while persuasive implies convincing.
Both words have positive connotations.
(C) Pushy implies irritating, while persuasive implies convincing.