Question

What is the key difference between a central idea and a motif? A central idea is usually obvious, while a motif is implied. A central idea is abstract, while a motif is concrete. A central idea is repeated, while a motif appears once. A central idea supports the author’s message, while a motif does not.

Answer 1

B

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Answer 2

The key difference between a central idea and a motif is b) A central idea is abstract, while a motif is concrete.

A central idea of a literary work -the theme- is the dominant idea the author wants to conveys. Motifs, on the other hand, are all the devices the author uses to support that main idea, such as images, symbols or words. Motifs have a symbolic value and remind the reader about the theme.