Question

Why does character motivation matter?

a. It affects how characters react to conflict.
b. It determines the syntax of a work of literature.
c. It distracts from the diction in a work of literature.
d. It generates stories that lack a traditional plot.

Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option A. A character motivation matters because it affects how characters react to conflict. Character motivation is a reason why a certain character acts in that way. Hope this answers the question.

Answer 2

The correct answer is A. it affects how characters react to conflict.

Motivation in literary works is what makes certain characters do certain action, how they are going to behave, what they are going to do, and ultimately, how they deal with various situations. Based on your motivation, you are going to react to conflict one way or another.