WorksheetsMotif, Theme & Thesis
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 20mins
A motif is
something that shows up once in a piece of work to connect it all together.
a repeated image, theme, symbol, character, subject, or detail.
an abstract idea
All of the above
Theme is
the main idea of the text
derived from the thesis statement
the author's purpose
the central concept or the underlying message that is conveyed through a piece of writing
What's the difference between theme and motif
Theme is abstract, motif is concrete
Motif is abstract, theme is concrete
Motif is implied, theme is clearly stated
There is only one theme per story
A motif
is a narrative element with symbolic meaning that repeats throughout a work of literature
may come in the form of reoccurring imagery, language, structure, or setting
may also take the form of repeated music, visual components, colors or physical movements.
is all of the above
Which of the following is a motif in The Masque of the Red Death?
the color red
the party
the castle
the mask
Which word is vague in the thesis statement below?
All-girl schools should hire only female people.
female
people
schools
hire
Which word or phrase makes the thesis statement wordy.
The ability to hire expensive defense lawyers unfairly protects wealthy criminals if you think about it.
if you think about it.
expensive
defense
unfairly protects
