Question

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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 best shows that the authors purpose is to inform readers about butterfly metamorphosis?
the author argues that the butterfly is amazing because it can make its own silk.
the author provides facts about metamorphosis, like how the cells divide and create the wings.
the author lists the parts of a butterfly such as antennae and legs.

Explanation:

When an author's purpose is to inform, they provide factual details. The first option is an argument (opinion - based), not just information. The third option only lists parts but doesn't explain the metamorphosis process. The second option gives facts about the metamorphosis (cells dividing to create wings) which is informative.

Answer:

The author provides facts about metamorphosis, like how the cells divide and create the wings.