AP Notes 148-152

Question 1

Moral:

Answer 1

a lesson that a story teaches. A moral is often stated directly at the end of a fable

Question 2

Motif

Answer 2

a recurring object, concept, or structure in a work of literature. A motif may also
be two contrasting elements in a work, such as good and evil. A motif is important because it
allows one to see main points and themes that the author is trying to express, in order that one
might be able to interpret the work more accurately.

Question 3

Motivation:

Answer 3

the reason why a character acts, feels or thinks in a certain way.

Question 4

Myth

Answer 4

a traditional story that attempts to explain how the world was created or why the
world is the way that it is. Myths are stories that are passed on from generation to generation
and are of unknown authorship.

Question 5

Narrative

Answer 5

any writing that tells a story. Most novels and short stories are placed into
the categories of first-person and third-person narratives, which are based on who is telling the
story and from what perspective.