What is the main purpose of the exposition in a short story?

A.
to drive the story's plot to its climax

B.
to introduce the story's characters and setting

C.
to describe the results of the story's conflict

D.
to develop the story's conflict

Question

What is the main purpose of the exposition in a short story?	
 
 A.
to drive the story's plot to its climax
 
 B.
to introduce the story's characters and setting
 
 C.
to describe the results of the story's conflict
 
 D.
to develop the story's conflict

anonymous · Answer

I think it's C I'm not positive though

anonymous · Answer

It's B. Exposition is the very beginning where it tells you where the story takes place and just gives you background information about the story.