Question

Archetypes are a type of _______ that appear throughout history.
A. foreshadowing
B. palliation
C. subgenre
D. motif

Answer 1

I think the best answer would be D. motif. 

Archetype is a very typical example of something, such as Hitler could be an archetype of evil. In a story-telling, archetype is a recurrent symbol or motif such as a typical good person or a typical bad person. 

Answer 2

Archetypes are a type of D. motif that appear throughout history.

Archetypes can be characters, settings, or other elements in a story or historical event that are common or repeated many times.  Archetypal characters could have qualities such as kind, evil, nice, angry, etc.  Archetypal settings might include like a peaceful castle, mysterious forest, or scary haunted house.

Hope this helps!