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A motif is a recurring symbol which takes on a figurative meaning. We see them in books, films, and poems. In fact, almost every text commonly uses the literary device of the motif. A motif can be almost anything: an idea, an object, a concept, a character archetype, the weather, a color, or even a statement.
Motif (folkloristics), a recurring element that creates recognizable patterns in folklore and folk-art traditions. Motif (music), a perceivable or salient recurring fragment or succession of notes. Motif (narrative), any recurring element in a story that has symbolic significance or the reason behind actions. Motif (textile arts), a recurring element or fragment that, when joined together, creates a larger work. Motif (visual arts), a repeated theme or pattern.