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Climb the great stone steps of a pyramid and gaze across a green clearing filled with other tall stone structures reaching skyward. These lofty pyramids possess equally lofty names: Temple of Inscriptions, Temple of the Cross, Temple of the Sun. This is Palenque, Mexico!
Palenque rose during the classic period of Mayan civilization, from 250 to 900 CE. A dizzying array of carved records tells Palenque's story: curvy-beaked birds with crosshatched feathers; muscled warriors with grass anklets; suns and moons.
Over 1,400 buildings have been documented, but the trim lawn giving way to lush jungle hints that there is more here than ruins. Roam onto cloaked jungle paths for another sense of this ancient place. Listen for the sharp cries of monkeys and parrots. Glimpse the shifting light falling through the canopy, revealing the rise of a dozen dragonflies!
Which best shows that the author's purpose is to describe the experience of visiting the ruins of Palenque in Mexico?
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The author's purpose in this text is to describe the experience of visiting the ruins of Palenque in Mexico. The text provides a vivid description of the ancient site, including its location, architectural features, and cultural significance. The use of descriptive language, such as "lofty pyramids," "curvy-beaked birds," and "muscle warriors," helps to create a sensory image of Palenque for the reader.
The author also uses phrases such as "dizzying array of carved records," "lush jungle," and "shifting light falling through the canopy" to suggest that Palenque is a place of wonder and mystery, where history and nature intersect. This description encourages readers to imagine themselves exploring the site and experiencing the sights and sounds of the jungle.
The final sentence of the passage, "Roam onto cloaked jungle paths for another sense of this ancient place," provides a direct invitation to readers to visit the site and explore its hidden treasures. Overall, the purpose of this text is to convey the sense of adventure, wonder, and discovery that awaits visitors to Palenque, and to encourage them to experience the site for themselves.