Question

Which passage from "The Lady, or the Tiger” is an example of exposition?

This vast amphitheater . . . was an agent of poetic justice, in which crime was punished, or virtue rewarded, by the decrees of an impartial and incorruptible chance.
He had loved the princess, and neither he, she, nor any one else, thought of denying the fact; . . . No matter how the affair turned out, the youth would be disposed of. . . .
Then it was that his quick and anxious glance asked the question: "Which?" It was as plain to her as if he shouted it from where he stood. There was not an instant to be lost.
Her right arm lay on the cushioned parapet before her. She raised her hand, and made a slight, quick movement toward the right.

Answer 1

The passage that serves as an example of exposition in "The Lady, or the Tiger?" is:

"He had loved the princess, and neither he, she, nor any one else, thought of denying the fact; . . . No matter how the affair turned out, the youth would be disposed of. . . ."

This passage provides background information about the relationship between the young man and the princess, establishing the stakes of the situation. It explains the context necessary to understand the conflict within the story, which is essential for the reader to grasp the significance of the impending choices.