Question

What is motif in literature?

a) a recurring literary element in a story
b)an idea or perspective in a story
c)a personal opinion expressed in a story
D)a word or image that resembles something else

Answer 1

Answer: D. a word or image that resembles something else

Motif in literature refers to the image, sound or anything concrete that has a significant meaning in the story. These images are also recurring in the story. Motif is always confused with the theme of the story however, motif is a concrete image while theme is an abstract one.