"What is a Motif?": A Literary Guide for English Students and Teachers

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  • @SWLF
    @SWLF  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This video now includes Spanish as well as English subtitles. For a full list of dual-language videos in our series, please see the following site: liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/wlf/oregon-state-guide-english-literary-terms

  • @tk006
    @tk006 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This channel has deepened my love and understanding of literature. Thank you

    • @SWLF
      @SWLF  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much for your kind words, Tamara! We're delighted to hear you have found the channel useful!

  • @SWLF
    @SWLF  3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    If you enjoyed this video, give us some love by liking it, asking a question, or sharing your favorite example of a motif in a story! Thanks for watching, everybody!

  • @Khatoon170
    @Khatoon170 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Motif in literature means repeated pattern - image , sound , word , symbol , that comes back again and again within particular story . For example betrayal and forgiveness. Motif known as theme. Motif referred leitmotif. This could be melody within piece of music. In poetry and literature motif is recurring image or theme that appears throughout work to reinforce deeper central meaning. Thank you for your wonderful educational literary channel. Happy Independence Day in advance.

    • @SWLF
      @SWLF  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for this comment, @Khatoon170 ! And for the Independence Day well wishes!

  • @TerrorAbraxxxas
    @TerrorAbraxxxas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks! That was a clear explanation with good examples.

    • @SWLF
      @SWLF  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much, Fernando! We hope you enjoy the other videos in our series as well!

    • @TerrorAbraxxxas
      @TerrorAbraxxxas 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      All of them, I’m learning a lot here with your videos

    • @SWLF
      @SWLF  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TerrorAbraxxxas Excellent! We are so happy to hear this!

  • @disisfunny88
    @disisfunny88 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi 👋
    I'm somali amateur screenwriter. I like writing stories and films.
    I didn't know this literature element, now i can write any story using this element (MOTIF)
    This channel has always been my literature school ❤
    Love you guys 🎉

    • @SWLF
      @SWLF  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow, thanks so much for the love from Somalia! We're sending love right back to you from Oregon!

  • @CIavis
    @CIavis 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you I knew what motifs were, but you deepened my understanding for the essay I'm writing.

    • @SWLF
      @SWLF  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much, @Clavis ! We hope you enjoy the other videos in our series as well.

  • @molaaz1.073
    @molaaz1.073 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    thank you, finally a clear explanation.

    • @SWLF
      @SWLF  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much, MoLaaz! We hope you enjoy the other videos in our series as well!

  • @IWriteMotto
    @IWriteMotto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can I say for instance "sexualized violence during the Holocaust is the main motif in Alexandria Szeman's novel The Kommandant's Mistress.

    • @SWLF
      @SWLF  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi, Nora. We haven't read Szerman's novel, so we can't say for sure that this is the main motif within it, but if a particular action recurs in the plot again and again, it is safe to say that it is also a motif--this one extraordinarily awful. And if you have spotted this motif, you could ask how the author is using it to shed light on certain themes within the novel--the relationship between gender and violence or gender and power under the horrific conditions of the camps, for example.

  • @imanijahaan
    @imanijahaan 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you !!!

    • @SWLF
      @SWLF  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are very welcome, Imani! We hope you enjoy the other videos in our series as well!

  • @yasminaelhachimi901
    @yasminaelhachimi901 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good explanation 👏 👍 👌

    • @SWLF
      @SWLF  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for your kind words, Yasmina!

  • @bantupumpfbktv1008
    @bantupumpfbktv1008 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks 🎉

    • @SWLF
      @SWLF  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're very welcome, @bantupumpfbktv1008 ! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the video, and we hope you'll check out more in our series!

  • @channelnamehere2499
    @channelnamehere2499 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Before i watch imma make an educated guess based on what a song motif is and assume that a writing one is a repeated phrase, such as amphibia’s “Something i should have done a long time ago, standing up to you!”

    • @SWLF
      @SWLF  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice work, Caleb!

  • @henryisaac48
    @henryisaac48 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    tanks

    • @SWLF
      @SWLF  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome, Henry!

  • @nataliem6060
    @nataliem6060 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is overzealousness a motif??🤷🏽‍♀️

    • @SWLF
      @SWLF  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Interesting! Could you give us a bit more context?

  • @JimmyYuen-n5n
    @JimmyYuen-n5n หลายเดือนก่อน

    A symbol a trade mark

  • @sahibhanda1176
    @sahibhanda1176 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What wrong with your glasses