ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -For example, if your protagonist is a recently divorced woman, telling or showing the reader what led to the divorce before your book began is exposition. It’s something that isn’t actually happening in the plot, but that’s important for the reader to know.

Detailed explanation-3: -The rising action is part of a story that builds conflict through decisions made by the protagonist or events that happen to the protagonist. Each of these events creates tension until we reach a climactic event or point of no return. Rising action takes place after the exposition or beginning of the story.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is Exposition? The exposition of a story is the first paragraph or paragraphs in which the characters, setting (time and place), and basic information is introduced.