Question

by making inferences based on analysis of a character, the reader is able to determine a characters
actions.
development.
theme.
motivation.

Explanation:

Actions are observable, not inferred. Development refers to a character’s change over time, which is tracked through actions/events. Theme is the story’s central idea, not a character-specific trait. Motivation (why a character acts) requires inference from their actions, dialogue, and context—this aligns with the process of analyzing a character to draw conclusions.

Answer:

D. motivation.