Which statement best shows the difference between an essay’s theme and the author’s purpose? A. The author’s purpose is the message the author wants to convey, while the theme is the author’s reason for writing.
B. Themes are always meant to persuade readers of an opinion, while the author’s purpose is never to persuade.
C. Themes are statements that can be proven true, while purposes are opinions that cannot be supported.
D. The theme is the message the author wants to convey, while the purpose is the author’s reason for writing.

The theme is the message the author wants to show, while the purpose is the authors reason for writing.

Explanation:

1. the details that would clarify the authors purpose for writing would be after the "haley collected used soccer jersey and sent them to guatemalan children." part, he would say, "and you can also donate today to save ". so far in the text, you can see no such thing. if, near the end the author persuades you to donate to guatemalans, then you know that the author's reason to write is to persuade you.

2. what details would make the text more engaging is to see the guatemalan children's reaction to getting free jerseys.

3. the details that convey the author's attitude would be an opinion by the author, for example, if he said, "haley was a very nice girl " or, you can find the attitude by finding parts of haley's personality that he highlights. you can strengthen your tones by using more descriptive words, and simplify long sentences as much as you can.

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