Motif (literature)

A motif in literature is like a special toy that keeps showing up again and again in a story. It's like when you see your favorite toy in every room you go into. Motifs can be anything like a symbol, an object, a color, or even a phrase that keeps being repeated.

Just like your toy, the motif in a story might be really important or what the story is all about. It helps the reader understand things better and can also make the story more interesting. Sometimes, the motif can change and mean different things as the story goes on.

So, when you hear the word "motif" when talking about books, it's kind of like finding your favorite toy again and again in the story.