Question

A design repeated as a unit in a pattern is called a ________.

Answer 1

The correct answer is d. Motif.
A motif is a symbol, theme, or design repeated to form a pattern in a work of art. 
This repetition serves as an emphasis of the main idea. It has different uses: it can be used to deliver a certain emotion or simply for aesthetic reasons. 

Answer 2

ANSWER:

(D) Motif.

EXPLANATION:

A motif is an idea, a logo or a decorative design that is repeated over a number of times and forms a pattern. It can relate to a theme or can point towards a dominant idea in a work of art.