Motif is a main idea, element, or central theme in a work of art.
- A musical motif in Carmen occurs in the fortune-telling scene.
Motive means incentive or goal or object of one’s actions.
- What was your motive in confronting the sales manager?
Motif is a main idea, element, or central theme in a work of art.
Motive means incentive or goal or object of one’s actions.