Question

Why might a playwright forego exposition in a play?(1 point)
Responses

to highlight characters’ inner thoughts
to highlight characters’ inner thoughts

to highlight the action of the play
to highlight the action of the play

to provide details about the setting
to provide details about the setting

to provide background information

Answer 1

to highlight the action of the play

Foregoing exposition keeps the focus on immediate events and dramatic action, creating immediacy and momentum rather than background explanation.