Question

let, act iv, scenes v-vi
the tragedy of hamlet, prince of denmark, act iv, scenes v-vi
by william shakespeare
as you read, highlight passages that show how the central conflict in the play develops. take notes to keep track of plot elements.
after learning of his father’s death, laertes demands to talk to king claudius.
act iv. scene v.
which part of hamlet represents exposition?
hamlet suspecting claudius and gertrude of murder
bernardo and marcellus informing horatio of the ghost
ophelia singing little songs in response to questions
actors performing the murder of gonzago

Explanation:

In a play, exposition introduces background/setting. Bernardo and Marcellus telling Horatio about the ghost (the late king's spirit) sets up the central conflict (Hamlet's quest for truth about his father's death) by introducing the supernatural element and mystery, fitting exposition. Other options: Hamlet suspecting is rising action; Ophelia's songs are part of her madness (rising action); actors' performance is a plot device (climax - related).

Answer:

B. Bernardo and Marcellus informing Horatio of the ghost