Question

read the text.
butterflies perform one of natures most spectacular tricks: metamorphosis. a butterfly begins life in its larval stage. after the larva, or caterpillar, eats huge amounts of food, it is ready for its awe - inspiring feat.
commonly, the larva suspends itself from a branch and forms a hard cocoon from its own silk. inside, the insect dissolves into a gooey liquid that still contains some organized cells that will form the new butterfly. those cells divide and create the wings, antennae, legs, and other parts. then, as if by magic, a complete butterfly emerges!
which authors purpose is suggested by the text?
to inform readers about butterfly metamorphosis
to describe the appearance of a new butterfly
to convince readers that butterflies are magical

Explanation:

The text details the process of butterfly metamorphosis, from the larval stage to the emergence of a complete butterfly. It provides factual information about the steps involved, such as the larva forming a cocoon, dissolving into a liquid, and cells creating body parts. This is characteristic of an informative purpose. The description of the new butterfly's appearance is just a part of the overall metamorphosis process described. And while the text uses words like "magic" for effect, it's mainly focused on informing about the biological process, not convincing about magic.

Answer:

to inform readers about butterfly metamorphosis