Motif

Loneliness and isolation are examples of...

• Theme

• Moral

• Motif

• Main Idea

Mark any of the following terms that are motifs.

• a child

• family

• teamwork

• anger

• volcanoes

A motif is a big subject or concept explored in a story.

• True

• False

A motif is used to ...

• write an essay.

• write a good theme statement.

• characterize a character.

• determine the conflict in the story.

A motif is...

• a representation of an idea

• an idea that is repeated

• a symbol

• a motif

Which statement is FALSE:

• Motifs are only found in books

• Motifs are usually pretty obvious

• A repeated image in a story (such as the stars) can be a motif

A theme is based on motifs found in the reading.

• True

• False

Motifs...

• Always change throughout the course of a text.

• Never changes throughout the course of a text.

• Sometimes changes throughout the course of a text.

Which of the following answer choices is an example of a motif?

• Courage

• Never give up

• Work hard to achieve your goals

• Always do the right thing

Which is a characteristic of motif?

• They are always funny

• They only happen at the end of the story

• They always mention death

• They happen throughout the plot