Dramatic Structure Quick Check

Question

5 of 55 of 5 Items

Feature

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 sweetly.

"Tradition" by George Middleton

Question
Use the excerpt to answer the question.

This excerpt is an example of which part of dramatic structure?

(1 point)
Responses

resolution
resolution

falling action
falling action

exposition
exposition

rising action
rising action

Answer 1

The excerpt provided serves as an example of exposition.

In drama, exposition provides background information about the characters, setting, and situation, which is exactly what this excerpt does by introducing the characters (MARY, EMILY, and GEORGE OLLIVANT) and their interactions.