4.1.1.6 - Exposition
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Practice Questions
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What is exposition in drama?
💡 Hint: Think about what you need to know to understand the story.
Identify a play that uses organic exposition and describe how it is used.
💡 Hint: Consider how character dialogue can provide context.
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What is a key purpose of exposition in drama?
💡 Hint: Focus on why audience members need prior information.
True or False: Exposition should ideally be presented in lengthy monologues.
💡 Hint: Think about how you would want information presented in a conversation.
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Create an exposition for a scene in a play where a character returns home after years away. What background information will you include, and how will you present it?
💡 Hint: Think about the emotions and past events that shape the character's current situation.
Analyze a scene from a well-known play and critique the exposition. Is it effective or ineffective? Support your answer with specific examples.
💡 Hint: Consider whether you felt engaged or confused while reading the scene.
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