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. ✅Answer ✅Cite ✅Explain ✅Summarize write the four sentences in a 7th grade way
The author's purpose in this passage is to describe the deliciousness and characteristics of Pumpkin Pie as a traditional fall dessert. Evidence from the text includes phrases such as "spicy and delicious" and "such a pretty autumn color." This shows that the author wants to highlight the flavors and appearance of the pie. By mentioning the star flavors of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, the author further supports their purpose of emphasizing the distinct taste of Pumpkin Pie. In summary, the author's purpose is to create a mouth-watering description of Pumpkin Pie and convey its appeal as an autumn treat.
