Question

Which of the following is an example of the exposition of a short story?

n "The Lottery," the Hutchinsons are the unlucky family.

In "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," Mitty is driving his wife to town.

In "The Story of an Hour," Louise dies after learning the truth about her husband.

In "After Twenty Years," "Silky" Bob realizes that his friend has tricked him.

Answer 1

In a short story the exposition is the introduction of time, place and the characters. It can also be the additional information (backstory) about certain characters in the story.

Question: Which of the following is an example of the exposition of a short story?

Answer: A. In "The Lottery," the Hutchinsons are the unlucky family. ( you would think that when winning a lottery you would be happy and feel lucky, but this lottery was not for luck, but death.)