Question

Archetypes are a type of _______ that appear throughout history.

A. subgenre
B. palliation
C. foreshadowing
D. motif

Answer 1

"An archetype appears repeatedly throughout history. It's a prototype—an original idea that has come to be used over and over again."

Answer 2

Archetypes are a type of "motif" that appear throughout history, since these represent common themes or occurrences that can be somewhat predicted based on their frequency.