Question

How is a motif different from a theme? A. A motif is a recurring element in a story, but it is not necessarily the main message. B. While the motif concerns the main message of a story, the theme is a reoccurring element. C. Motif and theme are two terms that have the same definition. D. Moral stories have motifs, while entertaining stories have themes.

Answer 1

A
A motif is not the theme, while it can relate to it, it is not the main concept. For example, the composer Richard Wagner used musical leitmotifs (small passages of music) in many of his works, they occurred every once and a while and related to a person, action, or place. Whereas the theme of the was displayed throughout the entire piece. 

Answer 2

A motif is a recurring element in a story, but it is not necessarily the main passage is the statement that explains the difference between a motif and a theme. The correct option among all the options given in the question is the first option or option "A". I hope the answer comes to your help.