Question

Exposition is a kind of nonfiction writing which _____.

tells a story
explains a subject by illustration
paints a picture in words
tries to startle the reader

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. Explains a subject by illustration

Step-by-step explanation:

In literature, exposition refers to a literary technique or device that consist on introducing events, characters, settings or background information through dialogues, thoughts of the characters or the narrator's voice, this information is key as it provides the reader with the required details to understand the different elements in a story. Similarly, in the case of nonfiction writing exposition is used to illustrate the reader about some subject or situation, mainly by presenting one side or one position about the subject or situation that is being presented and providing multiple details, examples and evidence to provide the reader enough information to understand the subject and support the position presented by the writer. Thus, in nonfiction exposition deals with explaining a subject by illustrating it with multiple details, examples, and evidence.

Answer 2

The correct answer among all the other choices is "explains a subject by illustration." Exposition is a kind of nonfiction writing which explains a subject by illustration. Thank you for posting your question. I hope this answer helped you. Let me know if you need more help.