Question

A motif is _____.

A) a metaphor that is developed over several sentences

B) the way a character develops over the course of a story

C) a summary of the main themes of a novel

D) an image, idea, or theme that reoccurs throughout a novel

Answer 1

the answer is D. an image, idea, or theme that reoccurs throughout a novel 

Answer 2

D) an image, idea, or theme that reoccurs throughout a novel

Step-by-step explanation:

In literature, a motif can be defined as "any recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story". So it is not about character development, nor a metaphor (although, it can be depending on the context) or a summary. It is a unifying element that repeats itself.