Question

the reasons behind a characters actions and behavior are known as ______.
physical movements and decisions on stage that provide insight into a characters personality are referred to as ______.
the spoken words between characters that reveal their thoughts and feelings are called ______.
the underlying meaning or implicit message in a characters dialogue or actions is known as ______.
instructions in the script describing characters movements and expressions are called stage ______.

Explanation:

1. The core motivations driving a character's choices are their motivation.
2. Physical stage actions showing personality are stage business.
3. Spoken exchanges between characters are dialogue.
4. Implied meaning in a character's words/actions is subtext.
5. Script instructions for character actions are stage directions.

Answer:

1. motivation
2. stage business
3. dialogue
4. subtext
5. directions