Question

Which of these answers best defines exposition?

A.reveals to the reader how each character reacts to the events in a story
B.the turning point of the story at which the most action occurs
C.describes how each character was changed by the events of the story and provides an outcome to the central conflict
D.sets the stage for the story and identifies the characters and introduces the story conflicts

Answer 1

The exposition in a story sets the stage and identifies the characters and introduces the story conflicts. It's an introduction to the story; therefore the answer is B.

Answer 2

It would be C.describes how each character was changed by the events of the story and provides an outcome to the central conflict