Motif
Literary Devices
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📝 Quick Definition
A recurring element that has symbolic significance
📚 Detailed Explanation
A motif is a recurring element—such as an image, symbol, phrase, or idea—that appears throughout a literary work and contributes to its overall theme or meaning.
💡 Example
Light/darkness motif in Romeo and Juliet, eyes motif in The Great Gatsby.
⚠️ Common Mistake/Confusion
Must recur and have significance—not just any repeated element.
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📌 Notes/Source
Helps develop and reinforce themes.