What is the simple subject of the following sentence?
during the night, the frightened child called for his mother and father.
a. frightened
b. his
c. child
d. night

C Because who is this sentence about the child 

Ifound this on google “what are motifs? a motif is a literary term that is an idea, object, or concept that repeats itself throughout a text. a motif gives clues to theme or reinforces ideas an author wants to emphasize.” i hope this for what your looking for