What is character motivation? A. a character’s reaction to internal conflict B. conflict with another character or outside force C. the reason characters behave the way they do D. a character in conflict with himself or herself

c. the reason characters behave the way they do

Explanation:

A motivation is reason why people behave the way they do, their goal, the leading outcome that they wish to achieve through their actions.

An example of motivation is "the wish to win the marathon".  

answer: the tobacco industry has traditionally been one of the most important industries in north carolina and a backbone of the state's agricultural heritage. yet as the north carolina economy continues to transition from an agricultural economy to a manufacturing and, increasingly, service-based economy, the industry faces new challenges, both at home and abroad

explanation:

not sure maybe the subject closer to it or subject-verb agreement