Answer:
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!!!!!
1st friend: hey Lizzy!
Lizzy: hey how was your first day?
1st friend: mine has been good but I don’t really like my classes.. but how was yours?
Lizzy: mine have been great all my teachers are super nice!
1st friend: Awh that’s nice, you’re super lucky..
Lizzy: don’t worry! It will get easier have a nice day!
1st friend: you too Lizzy!
The answer is D. scientists have spent years tryingto determine how tsunamis can be predicted with greater accuracy