What is the purpose of exposition?

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to increase tension and continue the conflict
to increase tension and continue the conflict

to conclude the story and wrap up any plot events
to conclude the story and wrap up any plot events

to show the characters' direct speech
to show the characters' direct speech

to give background information about the narrative element

Answer 1

The purpose of exposition is to give background information about the narrative element. Exposition typically provides the necessary context for understanding the characters, setting, and situation in a story, which helps to ground the reader in the narrative.