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exposition definitions
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1introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation36 sets
2a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic36 sets
3a precise statement or explanation25 sets
4clear explanation22 sets
5the beginning of the story20 sets
6background information on character or events in novel or play15 sets
7n. a statement intended to give background information or to explain something difficult15 sets
8background information presented in a literary work13 sets
9beginning of the story that "exposes" reader to important information12 sets
10an account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse12 sets
11n. formal presentation.12 sets
12background information12 sets
13writing or speech that is organized to explain12 sets
14introduction11 sets
15writing or speech that explains a process or presents information11 sets
16a precise statement or explanation; a public exhibit or show11 sets
17the interpretation or analysis of a text10 sets
18writing that is intended to make clear, or explain, something that might otherwise be difficult to understand.10 sets
19a public exhibit or show9 sets
20the introductory section of a play or novel that provides background information on setting, characters, and plot9 sets
21the introductory material which gives the setting, creates the tone, presents the characters, and presents other facts necessary to understanding the story.9 sets
22a narrative device, often used at the beginning of a work, that provides necessary background information about the characters and their circumstances. exposition explains what has gone on before, the relationships between characters, the development of a theme, and the introduction of a conflict.9 sets
23the purpose of this rhetorical mode is to explain and analyze information by presenting an idea, relevant evidence, and appropriate discussion.8 sets
24introduction of setting, characters and the basic situation8 sets
25beginning of the story7 sets
26beginning of the story that exposes reader to important information7 sets
27introduces the setting, characters, and basic situation7 sets
28establishes the setting,introduces some of the main characters,explains background,and introduces the character's main conflit7 sets
29noun: a precise statement or explanation; a public exhibit or show7 sets
30establishes the setting, identifies the characters, introduces the basic situation (problem may be revealed here)7 sets
31an interpretation or explanation of a specific topic7 sets
32explanation7 sets
33the beginning/introduction of a literary work . characters are introduced, setting is establish, plot set in motion .6 sets
34is the background information of a story, the story before the story6 sets
35exhibit6 sets
36the immediate revelation to the audience of the setting and other background information necessary for understanding the plot; also, explanation; one of the four modes of discourse6 sets
37sets up the situation and introduces the characters6 sets
38background info6 sets
39the kind of writing that is intended primarily to present information6 sets
40introduces setting, characters, and basic situation5 sets