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19This Japanese short-verse form is often taught in English as three lines of five, seven, and five syllables.RECALL
Haiku
A haiku follows a traditional five-seven-five syllable pattern, often capturing a single natural image.
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20This recurring image, idea, or element helps reinforce a work's themes.RECALL
Motif
A motif recurs throughout a work to reinforce its theme, like the green light in The Great Gatsby.
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21A work's underlying idea or concern, such as the corrupting influence of power.RECALL
Theme
A theme is a work's underlying message, often expressed indirectly, such as the corrupting nature of power.
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