Question

What is the difference between a motif and an archetype?

O A. A motif is found in a single story, while an archetype spans many
stories.
O B. A motif is the obvious meaning of a story, while an archetype is
less obvious.
O C. A motif appears only once in a story, while an archetype appears
many times.
OD. A motif is related to a story's tension, while an archetype is related
to its suspense.

Answer 1

An archetype is a character, symbol, or situation that is often copied throughout many forms of literature. ... A motif is a narrative element that provides purposeful and symbolic meaning, such as imagery, story structure, language, music, etc., and is repeated throughout the piece of literary work.

Answer 2

A. A motif is found in a single story, while an archetype spans many