It's a bright, sunny day. Suddenly, rippling waves of light and dark shadows race across the ground. The sun's light quickly fades. Darkness falls, and the air cools. You can even see the stars. The sun is now a glowing halo of white hanging in the darkened sky.
The author's purpose for writing this passage was to __________.
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explain the role that the sun plays in lighting our planet
tell why the sun makes it difficult to see the stars
give readers details that allow them to picture an eclipse
convince readers not to watch an eclipse due to the light
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give readers details that allow them to picture an eclipse