presentedmotif
nounUK /prɪˈzɛntɪd məʊˈtiːf/
US /prɪˈzɛntɪd moʊˈtiːf/
A presented motif is a repeated idea or picture that is shown to people in a story or art.
The presented motif of the moon appears again and again in the artist's paintings.
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2. A recurring visual element that is deliberately displayed in a work of art.
The presented motif of red flowers ties the whole gallery together.
3. A repeated subject that is formally introduced in a piece of writing.
In the novel, the presented motif of the river signals change.
4. A decorative design that is openly shown on an object.
The vase's presented motif of birds was easy to spot.