What is exposition in a story?

Question

a. The climax of the story.
b. The introduction of setting, characters, and background information.
c. The resolution of the story's main conflict.
d. The events that happen after the climax.

In the example provided above, what element of exposition does "Clara spent her days working in her family’s bakery" describe?
a. Setting
b. Character
c. Conflict
d. Resolution

Read the following passage and identify the exposition:
"On the edge of a vast desert, a small village thrived on its oasis. The villagers were preparing for their annual harvest festival, a time of joy and celebration. Among them was a boy named Tarek, who dreamed of traveling beyond the dunes."
What details make up the exposition?
a. Tarek dreams of traveling beyond the dunes.
b. The village is located by an oasis in the desert, and the people are preparing for a festival.
c. The harvest festival is full of joy.
d. Tarek is the main character who dislikes the festival.

Answer 1

1. What is exposition in a story?
   b. The introduction of setting, characters, and background information.

2. In the example provided above, what element of exposition does "Clara spent her days working in her family’s bakery" describe?
   a. Setting (It describes both the setting and the character, but it primarily establishes the setting of the bakery where Clara works.)

3. Read the following passage and identify the exposition:
   "On the edge of a vast desert, a small village thrived on its oasis. The villagers were preparing for their annual harvest festival, a time of joy and celebration. Among them was a boy named Tarek, who dreamed of traveling beyond the dunes."
   What details make up the exposition?
   b. The village is located by an oasis in the desert, and the people are preparing for a festival. (This detail introduces the setting, the context of the villagers' lives, and hints at the character of Tarek.)