Question

by making inferences based on analysis of a character, the reader is able to determine a characters

actions.
development.
theme.
motivation.

Explanation:

Define character analysis and inference

Using the Character Analysis and Literary Inference knowledge points
Inference involves using clues from the text to understand things that are not explicitly stated. A character's actions are directly stated on the page, whereas their underlying reasons must be inferred.

Evaluate the options

Using the Character Motivation Analysis knowledge point

• actions: These are directly stated in the text (what the character does), so they do not require inference.
• development: This refers to how a character changes over time, which is a broader structural process rather than a direct internal attribute determined by analyzing specific clues.
• theme: This is a central message of the entire text, not an attribute of an individual character.
• motivation: This is the internal force or reason behind a character's behavior. Authors rarely state motivation directly; readers must infer it by analyzing the character's speech, thoughts, and actions.

Answer:

• actions.
• development.
• theme.
• motivation. (Correct answer)