Authors use motifs to:
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introduce the conflict of the story

create the setting of the story

create suspense for the reader

represent and support the theme of the story

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Authors use motifs to:
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introduce the conflict of the story
		
create the setting of the story
		
create suspense for the reader
		
represent and support the theme of the story <---?

anonymous · Answer

@e.mccormick

anonymous · Answer

I understand what a motif is, just not exactly sure what they're used for.

e.mccormick · Answer

I think that one is best too because of how a motif is repeated. Let me look at my favorite reference for lit stuff... yah... looks best: http://literarydevices.net/motif/

anonymous · Answer

Lol thanks man :P Sorry for the trouble.

e.mccormick · Answer

np.  I have not had lit in a while, but I remember enough to be able to look things up pretty quick.  Hehe.

anonymous · Answer

I'll put you down on my to-use list :P