<span>D. to inform. The passage's purpose is to inform because the tone is neutral. The passage explains the effect of overdevelopment and what cities are doing to combat these problems. The passage has neutral diction and is not expository.</span>
The question can be answered selecting a correct option among multiple choices. The passage shows the concerns about overdevelopment and the solution of local municipalities towards the problem. Therefore, author does not try to entertain the audience. He/She also does not try to make the audience believe in something. Indeed, it is not the own idea of the author. This excerpt is an actual information. Therefore, the purpose is to inform the reader. The correct answer is D.
