A dominate idea in a work of literature that contributes to the main theme. A motif can be a repeated pattern or idea, the use of color to add meaning or a recurring verbal pattern. Motifs are often intangible.
Even though the journey to the U.S. is gravely dangerous, these children are refugees fleeing the disastrous living situation, with extreme poverty, and the violence from the gangs.
In the United States, they can financially help their families, start a new life and escape from violence, death and powerlessness.
I believe that the carp represents hope in the excerpt from Wang’s “The Carp”.
Answer:
1. tight enough so air cannot get in -HERMETICALLY
2. excessive in amount-EXORBITANT
3. stopped in its development before completion -ABORTED
4. a thorough destruction as if by fire-HOLOCAUST
5. small; inconsequential-DIMINUTIVE
6. to glorify-EXTOL
7. characterized by the self-indulgent pursuit of pleasure-HEDONISTIC
8. the bringing or coming to an end of some act; stopping-CESSATION
9. bursting inward-IMPLODING
10. to admit, acknowledge; to yield-CONCEDE
11. to take place as a result-ENSUE
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