Question

The repetition of images of death, disease and pestilence at the beginning of oedipus the king is called a ?

Theme
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Motif

Answer 1

I believe the answer is A.Theme

Answer 2

Motif

Step-by-step explanation:

In literature, a motif is a recurring element, image, action, symbol, figure or idea within a story that helps readers understand the theme, which is the central message or lesson that a story conveys about a topic. Therefore, when we see a repetition of images of death, disease, and pestilence in Oedipus The King, we are seeing motifs of the story that helps us figure out its overall message or lesson.