Maybe post the excerpt so we know what the question wants?
Answer:Some general differences between traditional and modern literature are that the former is more likely to adhere to a set form and genre, to include archetypal characters, to invite the reader to suspend disbelief, and to carry a moral message
Explanation:
I would say suspense or tension but I'm not entirely sure because a motif is just a design, a catharsis is like releasing emotion from a suppressed feeling, tension is dragging things out, and suspense leaves readers on the edge of their seat.
Dependent! Hope this helps