ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is exposition?
A
the conflict of the story
B
the end of the story
C
where character, setting, and situation are introduced
D
events that happen because of the climax
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. 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: -Comparison – The author shows how two or more topics are alike. Contrast – The author shows how two or more topics are different. Cause and Effect – The author demonstrates the cause while showing the effects of the cause. Problem and Solution – The author explains a problem, then explores possible solutions.

Detailed explanation-4: -The EXPOSITION introduces the setting (time and place), characters and plot. It may include background information on these elements.

Detailed explanation-5: -What does exposition mean? In the exposition of a story, the author introduces the situation of the story. It is here where the audience is introduced to the setting and to the characters.

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