The correct definition of motif is a recurring subject, theme. idea, etc.
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I used to think that there could be a superior symbol for the country. A statue just didn't seem to cut it. Although I wasn't the biggest fan, I never climbed the statue, but I saw various others do it. I was tempted but I decided to just watch and observe. I wondered what they all say about America. I pondered how climbing the statue says something to other countries about America.
Apparition has two different meanings: a ghost or ghostlike image of a person, and <span>the appearance of something remarkable or unexpected, typically an image of this type. It refers to ghosts.
Calumnious seems like it is referring to beauty or telling someone that they are beautiful.
Imminent means certain. Like saying that death is imminent.
Affliction means causing pain or suffering. Like how the book The Fault in Our Stars refers to the book by Peter Van Houten, An Imperial Affliction, which actually means "An empire of pain and suffering".
Awry means away from the appropriate, planned or expected course; or amiss.
Lament means a passionate expression of grief or sorrow, or showing regret.
A paradox is </span><span>a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.
Repugnant means </span><span>extremely distasteful or unacceptable.
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the first excerpt is awestruck. The second is humorous and the third is calm.
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