Question

question 6 of 10

which question would most likely be answered by reading the exposition of a story?

a. where was the author born?
b. does this story have multiple themes?
c. who and what is this story about?
d. what decision will the main character make?

Explanation:

Define the role of exposition

The Exposition is the introductory phase of a narrative's Plot Structure. Its primary function is to establish the foundational elements of the narrative, introducing the main characters, setting, and basic situation to the reader.

Analyze the given options

• Option A ("Where was the author born?") relates to the author's biography, which is external to the narrative text and not answered by the story's internal plot.
• Option B ("Does this story have multiple themes?") requires a holistic analysis of the entire narrative, which is typically determined after reading the complete work rather than just the introduction.
• Option C ("Who and what is this story about?") directly aligns with the purpose of the Exposition, as it introduces the characters ("who") and the initial circumstances or conflict ("what").
• Option D ("What decision will the main character make?") relates to character choices that drive the rising action, climax, or resolution, which occur later in the Plot Elements sequence.

Determine the correct choice

Since the exposition introduces the characters and the setting, it directly answers "Who and what is this story about?". Therefore, Option C is the correct choice.

Answer:

• A. Where was the author born?
• B. Does this story have multiple themes?
• C. Who and what is this story about? (Correct answer)
• D. What decision will the main character make?