How is a motif different from a theme?

a motif is a recurring element in a story, but it is not necessarily the main message.
while the motif concerns the main message of a story, the theme is a reoccurring element.
motif and theme are two terms that have the same definition.
moral stories have motifs, while entertaining stories have themes.
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The correct answer is:

A motif is a recurring element in a story, but it is not necessarily the main message.

In literature Motif and Theme are very similar or closely linked but actually they are different.

Theme:

It is a central idea or message.

Motif:

In literary work Motif can be seen as a symbol,sound action or other figure that has symbolic significance and contribute to the development of theme.

A motif is a recurring pattern in a writing work that helps to strengthen the main theme.

Hence, the correct answer is:

A motif is a recurring element in a story, but it is not necessarily the main message.

exactly you go it

step-by-step explanation:

let's call the solutions x₁ = (5 - 2√7)/3 and x₂ = (5 + 2√7)/3

then the equation is (x-x₁)(x-x₂) = 0

if you fill that in you get a lot of numbers which you can recognize as ax²+bx+c=0.

step-by-step explanation:

you can see that a=1 (there is just an x²)

b = (-5 -2√7 + 2√7 - 5)/3 = -10/3

c = -2√7)/3 ) * (-5+2√7)/3) = -1/3

so your answer is 3x^2 – 10x – 1 = 0