Select one of the stories or poems in this unit and identify the author's purpose for writing. Then, identify the theme of that same story or poem. What is the difference between the theme and the author's purpose? Are they the same, or are they different?

the theme is the overall message that the story gives.

the authors purpose is why the author wrote the story for example the author might have wanted to persuade, inform or entertain.

Explanation:

they are definitely different

although there are different versions for the fairy tale little red riding hood,   as the one from grimm brothers and perrault, all of the versions show the huntsman as a man who is in perfect harmony with nature. the statement that best describe him, the huntsman, is that he is a true hero who inspires those around him due to his words and actions. the way he acts show internal reflections that are an example to follow by anybody who takes the time to analysing them. he shows altruism actions when he aside puts his job just to check the grandmother is well, by doing this he could notice at an early stage what has happened and could save her.

8. b

9. d

10. e

11. a

12. c

i think thats it