Question

Which of the following describes the purpose of this article?

Late on the evening of January 27th, twenty-seven watermelons were tossed at the side of Edmund Spenser's east-side home. Spenser, a candidate for mayor, has decided to press charges against the watermelon launchers when they are found. This illustrates his desire to uphold law and order in the city. This is precisely the kind of mayor this community could use.

to describe events that occurred on January 27th.
to convince the audience to vote for Edmund Spenser
to convince the audience that watermelon launching is disruptive
to entertain the audience with a humorous story about watermelon launching

Answer 1

Well it talks favourably of Edmund Spenser, so chances are it is B.

Answer 2

thanks what about this Which of the following describes the purpose of this article?

Late on the evening of January 27th, twenty-seven watermelons were tossed at the side of Edmund Spenser's east-side home. Spenser, a candidate for mayor, has decided to press charges against the watermelon launchers when they are found. This illustrates his desire to uphold law and order in the city. This is precisely the kind of mayor this community could use.
to describe events that occurred on January 27th
to convince the audience to vote for Edmund Spenser
to convince the audience that watermelon launching is disruptive
to entertain the audience with a humorous story about watermelon launching