ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The beginning of the story where characters are introduced, the setting is revealed, and the situation is set up is also called the ____
A
plot
B
rising action
C
exposition
D
resolution
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: -The exposition is the introduction to a story, including the primary characters’ names, setting, mood, and time. Conflict. 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-3: -1) Exposition (introduction)-Beginning of the story; characters, background, and setting revealed. 2) Rising Action-Events in the story become complicated; the conflict is revealed.

Detailed explanation-4: -The EXPOSITION introduces the setting (time and place), characters and plot. It may include background information on these elements. The CONFLICT is the problem or challenge the main character has to face.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Beginning, also known as the Exposition, introduces the setting (time and place), characters and plot. The Beginning also includes a statement of the problem. This is also known as the Conflict.

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