Question

hamlet, part 6: applying literary criticism
repeated references to ears and hearing in hamlet are an example of a literary
action. pattern. theme. motif.

Explanation:

In literature, a motif is a recurring symbol, image, or idea. Repeated references to ears and hearing in Hamlet fit this definition. An action is a single event, a pattern is a broader recurring structure, and a theme is a central idea (not just a recurring reference). So the repeated references are a motif.

Answer:

D. motif.