A. It distracts from the theme.
B. It reinforces the central themes and ideas in the narrative.
C. It is unimportant to the text.
D. It only serves to lengthen the story.
Answer: It reinforces the central themes and ideas in the narrative.
What is the significance of a recurring motif in relation to theme?
Additional Information: Recurring motifs often highlight and deepen the understanding of the central themes within a story.
Subjects: Main Idea and Theme, Reading Comprehension