What is the key difference between a central idea and a motif? A central idea is usually obvious, while a motif is implied. A ce
ntral idea is abstract, while a motif is concrete. A central idea is repeated, while a motif appears once. A central idea supports the author’s message, while a motif does not.
<em>The key difference between a central idea and a motif is </em><em>b) A central idea is abstract, while a motif is concrete. </em>
A <u>central idea</u> of a literary work -the theme- is the dominant idea the author wants to conveys. <u>Motifs</u>, on the other hand, are all the devices the author uses to support that main idea, such as images, symbols or words. <u>Motifs</u>have a symbolic value and remind the reader about the theme.
