Question

While writing an exposition, one must be careful not to do which of the following?

• A. Use complex sentences
• B. Reveal the plot of the story
• C. Write briefly
• D. Provide useful information

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Reveal the plot of the story

An exposition is a literary device used to introduce background information or a backstory of a character or plot.

Option B: An exposition describes a scene, character or plot and hence reveals more information about it.

But, it does not reveal the entire plot of the story. The function of an exposition is to help the reader understand the plot/character better, and not reveal the story itself. Hence option B is correct.

Option A: An exposition can use complex sentences.

Options C and D: An exposition should preferably be brief, and it should provide information useful to the story.

Hence options A, C and D are wrong.