What holds true in the motif “the hero’s cycle”? the hero does not leave the comfort of his or her home. the hero announces the onset of some calamity. the hero pursues a quest or a challenge and sets out to fulfill it. the hero adds to the comic relief in the storyline.

The hero pursues a quest or a challenge and sets out to fulfill it.

Explanation:

This is the element that holds true in the "hero's cycle." The hero's cycle refers to a type of literature in which a hero embarks on a journey in order to achieve something or fulfill a challenge. This type of story has been common throughout history and it is one of the most powerful and popular narratives that has been created.

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