Question

Which of the following best represents the exposition of the text?*

a) It's the year 2055, Keith is president, and a wealthy man named Eckels pays to go back in time on a hunting safari.
b) They come face to face with the tyrannosaurus rex. Eckels panics at the sight of the beast and runs away - off the floating path.
c) They walk on a floating path to seek a dinosaur who has been pre-marked with red paint. They are careful to not disturb anything in the past because of the possible consequences. Eckels is fearful and nervous.
d) Eckels, Travis the Safari leader, and two other hunters hop into time machine and travel back 65 million years to hunt a dinosaur.

Answer 1

Option (a) is the best choice for the exposition of the story as it sets the scene, introduces main characters, and provides background information.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question is asking which choice best represents the exposition of a text. The exposition is the part of a story that sets the scene, introduces main characters, and provides background information. In this case, option (a) It's the year 2055, Keith is president, and a wealthy man named Eckels pays to go back in time on a hunting safari best fits the definition of an exposition because it establishes the setting in the future, introduces key characters, and hints at the premise of the story, which is the time-traveling safari.