What is the relationship between a theme and motif?

Motifs explain why people act, whereas themes show why

1. In Simple Recipes, the rice cooker is a symbol of….

connection to family, tradition, and culture

In general, what is the difference between a metaphor and a symbol?

Metaphors are more brief, while symbols are extended

What is the relationship between motif and theme? (For example in Romeo and Juliet)

motifs emphasize themes (light to represent love)

It is any image or thing that stands for something else.

What is the purpose of symbolism?

To add layers of meaning to a creative work

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What is the relationship between a theme and motif?
A motif is a something that emphasizes the theme
A theme is a part of a motif
Motifs explain why people act, whereas themes show why
Themes and motifs are the same, but motifs are smaller
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1. In Simple Recipes, the rice cooker is a symbol of….
family love
hatred
narrator’s feelings
connection to family, tradition, and culture
3
What is a theme?
a motif
a main idea in a narrative
a question for readers
primary conflict in a narrative
4
Which of the following are themes?
fate
all of the above
the passing of time
marriage
5
In general, what is the difference between a metaphor and a symbol?
A symbol is a kind of metaphor
Symbols are more brief, while metaphors are more extended
Symbols are literally true, metaphors are figuratively true
Metaphors are more brief, while symbols are extended
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Which of the following is always a characteristic of motifs?
They are comedic
They are recurring
They are serious
None of the above
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What is the relationship between motif and theme? (For example in Romeo and Juliet)
themes are a type of motif (love to represent light)
themes emphasize motifs (love to emphasize light)
motifs are a type of theme (light to represent type of love)
motifs emphasize themes (light to represent love)
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Which of the following could be motifs in Romeo and Juliet?
Love
both
usage of short sentences
light and darkness
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Albert Einstein is the ultimate symbol….
of wisdom
of intelligence
of courage
of smile
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What is a Symbol?
is basically a reference to something else.
It is a symbolic image or idea that appears frequently
It is a story within a story.
It is any image or thing that stands for something else.
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What is the purpose of symbolism?
To ensure only educated readers will be able to understand
To help the author stay one step ahead of the reader
To demonstrate how well-read the author is
To add layers of meaning to a creative work
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Motifs are images, ideas, sounds or words that help to explain the central idea of literary work
50/50
may be
of course false
I think it's true
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Which of the following is not a theme but a moral?
love is challenging
love endures
love
love thy neighbor
14
In the Lord of the Rings movies and books, the One Ring is a symbol
For power
For crown
For youth and all the pleasures
For forces of nature
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1. Choose the correct motif definition from the following statements:
The motivation that a character gives for doing something.
An abstract idea that is developed in a work of literature.
A reoccurring element
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In Greek mythology, the Gods are all symbols for:
intelligence
sun
forces of nature
wealth
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You should not use symbolism…
In allegories
Unless it has religious or moral significance
In creative writing
In formal essays

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