Question

What is motif in literature?

Answer 1

Motifs are used to establish a theme or a certain mood. They have a symbolic meaning.
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Answer 2

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Answer 3

In a literary work, a motif can be seen as an image, sound, action or other figures that have a symbolic significance and contributes toward the development of theme. Motif and theme are linked in a literary work but there is a difference between them. In a literary piece, a motif is a recurrent image, idea or a symbol that develops or explains a theme while a theme is a central idea or message.
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