Question

Which of the following describes the purpose of this article?

Early in the morning on July 13th, forty-three pounds of oranges were dumped in the drive-way of John Milton's home The oranges blocked Milton's car in and prevented him from leaving his home. Milton, a candidate for mayor, believes that his opponent's staff is responsible for the prank. Spenser, Milton's opponent, often urges his supporters to wear the color orange to his rallies. "It's just the sort of thing Spenser would do," said Milton, "it's just like him to use symbolism in an attack." The police have yet to name a suspect

Answer 1

to describe events that occurred on July 13th
to convince the audience to vote for Edmund Spenser
to convince the audience to vote for John Milton
to entertain the audience with a humorous story about a prank

Answer 2

@Poppies

Answer 3

okay so it's not a because then it would be from the characters POV, it's not B either because this shows that Spenser is clearly a jerk so it must be C or D

Answer 4

To me I feel more convinced to vote for milton when I read this than entertained about the prank so C).