Word of the Day for 11th Grade

Tuesday, September 15

motif n

Definition: A design that consists of recurring shapes or colors; A unifying theme that is a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work

Synonyms: motive, theme, pattern

Usage: The sin of lust has been a motif in many great pieces of art and literature.

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