The excerpt you provided is an example of exposition. Exposition introduces the characters, setting, and background information necessary for the audience to understand the context of the drama. In this case, it establishes the characters of Mary, Emily, and George Ollivant, as well as their surroundings and relationships.
Tradition by George Middleton The OLLIVANTS are discovered together. MARY, a rather plain woman of about twenty-five, with a suggestion of quick sensibilities, is standing, lost in thought, looking out into the garden. Her mother, EMILY, nearing fifty, quiet and subdued in manner, is seated at the table trimming a hat. GEORGE OLLIVANT is reading. He is well on in middle life, with a strong, determined face. When he finishes, he folds the paper, takes off his spectacles and wipes them as he, too, looks over toward his daughter, still gazing absently into the garden. Finally, after a slight hesitation, he goes to her and puts his arm about her; she is startled but smiles sweetlyUse the excerpt to answer the question. This excerpt is an example of which part of dramatic structure? (1 point) Responses falling action falling action exposition exposition resolution resolution rising action
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