1) What is a theme? A theme is the topic the author is writing about
A)
"Penguins and their habitat would be an example.
A theme is the time and place the story takes place.
B) "Beside a river in the afternoon would be an
example.
A theme is the idea that the author is trying to
C) express or explain. "Always love your neighbor"
would be an example.
A theme is a short description about what happens in
D) a story. "This story is about a dog who finds a loving
home" is an example.

the answer is C

Explanation:

normally author want to express emotion through stories and really get you to understand stand it

i am confusion this question is confusion

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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