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READ THIS PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE 3 QUESTIONS BELOW PLEASE..

The coconut is an unusual food for many reasons. It is technically a seed, produced by the coconut palm tree, and as such is one of the largest edible seeds produced by any plant. Its unusual contents also make it unique in the seed world-the interior consists of both "meat and water. The meat is the white pith with which we are all familiar as it is used extensively for cooking and flavorings the coconut water is a white liquid that is very sweet and thirst quenching
Portuguese explorers gave the nut its name in the 15th century, referring to it as coco, meaning ghost in their language. The three dimples and the hairy texture reminded them of a ghost's face, and the tree has retained that name ever since The coconut has many varied uses. It is used to make margarine, as well as various cooking oils, and these cooking oils are used by fast-food restaurants around the world to make such diet staples as French fries. The coconut fluid is a favorite drink in hot climates, providing a cool and refreshing beverage right off the tree. This water is also used by manufacturers of various sports drinks because of its isotonic electrolyte properties. Even the shell itself has many uses, including cattle food and fertilizer
Yet the coconut is also useful in many ways that have nothing to do with food. Coconut oil is used for cosmetics, medicines, and can even be used in place of diesel fuel. Dried coconut shells are used in many countries as a tool, such as a buffer for shining wood floors
The shells are also used for shirt buttons, and are commonly found on Hawaiian clothing. They are even used for musical instruments and bird houses! And all these are only some of the uses found for the coconut fruit. The coconut palm tree, which produces the nut, also produces countless useful items. It's no wonder that the coconut palm has been called the tree of life

Questions:
1. what is the purpose of the text?
2. is this passage expository?
3. identify the features of exposition seen in the text.​

Answer 1

1. The passage seeks to educate and inform the readers on the nature, discovery, and importance of coconut.

2. Yes, the passage is expository.

3. The features of exposition seen in the text include;

a. A clear thesis stated at the beginning of the text.

b. A connection of the idea stated in the first paragraph to the body and conclusion of the text.

c. Evidence to support the main idea

Step-by-step explanation:

An expository essay is an essay that is meant to educate and inform the audience on a particular topic. A clear thesis is stated at the first paragraph of the text and the writer expounds further on this idea in the first body of the text. Logical evidence is provided in the body to support the main idea being projected by the writer. The conclusion also draws attention to the first thesis providing conclusive support for it.

The text above is an expository essay because it projects the thesis that coconut is an unusual food for so many reasons and goes on to provide support for the idea.