CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE NECKLACE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The ____ of a story provides background information.
A
plot
B
exposition
C
climax
D
rising action
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This is called the EXPOSITION. It is the background information on the characters and setting explained at the beginning of the story. The EXPOSITION will often have information about events that happened before the story began. The EXPOSITION is often the very first part of the PLOT.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the world of writing, exposition refers to the art of providing essential background information about the main characters and the world of your story. Literary exposition can help provide emotional stakes throughout the beginning of the story, the rising action, the falling action, and the eventual denouement.

Detailed explanation-3: -The exposition is the introduction to a story, including the primary characters’ names, setting, mood, and time. The conflict is the primary problem that drives the plot of the story, often a main goal for the protagonist to achieve or overcome.

Detailed explanation-4: -Plot is simply what happens in a story, or all the events that the author arranges to tell a story.

Detailed explanation-5: -Exposition is a literary term that refers to the introduction of characters and plot. It can also be used to set up the mood or tone for the rest of the story. A good example would be describing how an old, dark house looks before someone enters it, which sets up the suspense.

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