Various foods are eaten with the fingers instead of fork or spoon. bread, for instance, is never cut but always broken into small pieces and lifted to the mouth with the fingers. butter is seldom provided at the formal dinner, but if it is, each little piece of bread is buttered individually just before it is eaten. crackers and cake are eaten in the same way; although some cakes and pastries are eaten with the fork. those that can be eaten daintily with the fingers such as macaroons, lady-fingers, cookies, etc., should be eaten so while layer cake and elaborate pastries should be eaten with the fork.

what is the author's purpose in writing this passage?
a) to inform
b) to persuade
c) to frighten
d) to entertain

"the name pelé is nearly always associated with the game of soccer. although pelé stopped playing soccer, he remains a legend. becoming an ambassador for soccer, he worked to promote peace and understanding through sports. pelé was named fifa's "co-player of the century." in all, he scored 1,281 goals in 1,363 games of his career. nearly all soccer players are measured against pelé's legacy." which detail is an effective summary of this text? a. pelé scored over 1,000 goals in more than 1,000 games during his career. b. pelé was the best soccer player to ever live. c. pelé believed sports could promote peace and understanding among people. d. pelé was a legend in soccer for both his playing and his work in the sport after retirement.