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

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

The author's purpose in this passage is to describe the taste and qualities of Pumpkin Pie. Evidence from the text includes phrases such as "Pumpkin pie is so spicy and delicious" and "The pie is sweet, but it isn't too sweet." The author uses descriptive language to explain the flavors and textures of the pie, such as "Pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg are a few of its star flavors" and "The crust is flaky, creamy, and it's even a little bit salty." Summarizing, the author's purpose is to provide an enticing description of Pumpkin Pie.