Question

which statements about literary motifs are true? select four responses.
they appear repeatedly in texts.
they define key terms.
they help develop themes.
they reveal meaning in the text.
they influence the mood of the work.
they describe background information.

Explanation:

1. "They appear repeatedly in texts": Literary motifs are recurring elements (like symbols, images, or ideas) in a literary work, so this is true.
2. "They define key terms": Motifs do not define terms; that's the role of definitions or glossaries, so this is false.
3. "They help develop themes": Motifs contribute to the development of the central themes by being repeated and emphasizing certain ideas, so this is true.
4. "They reveal meaning in the text": Through their repetition and connection to themes, motifs uncover deeper meanings in the work, so this is true.
5. "They influence the mood of the work": Recurring motifs can set or enhance the emotional tone (mood) of a literary piece, so this is true.
6. "They describe background information": Background info is usually in exposition, not motifs, so this is false.

Answer:

• They appear repeatedly in texts.
• They help develop themes.
• They reveal meaning in the text.
• They influence the mood of the work.