Question

Which element of fiction is based on the traits and goals that strongly direct a character’s actions?

Answer 1

Answer: Motivation

Motivation is defined as the reason why a character engages in a specific behaviour or takes a particular course of action. We can discover a character's motivation by looking at the traits and goals that direct the character's actions. There are two main types of motivation: extrinsic and intrinsic.

Answer 2

The correct answer is theme.