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What is the main purpose of the exposition in a short story?

A. to introduce the story's characters and setting

B. to drive the story's plot to its climax

C. to develop the story's conflict

D. to describe the results of the story's conflict

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exposition introduces the characters and setting. Is in the begining of the story
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The main purpose of the exposition in a short story is to introduce the story's characters and setting. The correct answer is A. 
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