Question

Please read the passage below to determine the author’s purpose. Is the paragraph written to persuade, inform, describe, or entertain?

Have you ever tasted Pumpkin Pie? It is a traditional fall dessert served during the harvest holidays like Thanksgiving. Pumpkin pie is so spicy and delicious. It’s such a pretty autumn color with a warm spiced pumpkin custard filling. The pie is sweet, but it isn’t too sweet. Pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg are a few of its star flavors. The crust is flaky, creamy, and it’s even a little bit salty. Biting into the crust will make your mouth water. Pumpkin Pie is like eating all of the flavors of autumn in one pie tin. It’s best when topped with a dollop of whipped cream or cold vanilla ice cream!
In four complete sentences explain the author’s purpose. Your four sentences should answer the question, cite evidence from the text, explain the evidence, and summarize your point (ACES). Use proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar. 4 points.

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Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The author's purpose in this passage is to describe. The evidence from the text is: "Pumpkin pie is so spicy and delicious" and "The pie is sweet, but it isn't too sweet." This indicates that the author is providing a description of the taste of pumpkin pie. The author goes on to describe the crust as "flaky, creamy, and even a little bit salty" and mentions that biting into it will make your mouth water. Overall, the author's purpose is to provide a detailed description of the flavors and characteristics of pumpkin pie.

Answer 2

Make it sound like a 7th grader followed the rules and made it.