BUTTERBEAN FOR MAYOR Butterbean wants to be YOUR new mayor. Is there an election coming? No. Can dogs even be mayors? Unclear. But consider what Butterbean has to offer. FRIENDS WITH EVERYONE Big dogs, small dogs, in-between dogs. All the people. If you go for walks, you’ve met Butterbean and she loves. JUST A REGULAR DOG Butterbean is for regular folks. She’s not a fancy breed, just a dog. Sure, maybe she eats more socks than her vet recommends, but nobody’s perfect. HATES RATS You hate rats. Butterbean hates rates, too. She will not rest until they have all been chased from our streets. By her, personally. Can Butterbean count on YOUR vote? Or at least a treat? Which of the following best describes the purpose of the passage?
A. To instruct the audience how to vote for Butterbean at the polls.
B. To argue that Butterbean can hold political office
C. To entertain people with the idea that a dog could hold political office.
D. To inform the audience about the benefits of owning a rescue dog
C. The purpose of the passage is: "To entertain people with the idea that a dog could hold political office." The passage is lighthearted and humorous, and it presents the concept of a dog running for mayor in a playful and entertaining way.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.