Through which of the following does an author provide background information for the reader?
A. Climax
B. Exposition
C. Falling Action
D. Rising Action

Question

Through which of the following does an author provide background information for the reader?
	A.	Climax
	B.	Exposition
	C.	Falling Action
	D.	Rising Action

anonymous · Answer

B

anonymous · Answer

The exposition lets the reader know why the characters are how they are during the beginning of the novel. It is crucial to establish characterization. We need to know that Hester's husband was apparently lost at sea in the beginning of the novel to create sympathy for her actions with Dimmesdale.