In the early part of a story, this element sets the tone, introduces characters and setting, and provides background information.

• A. Audience
• B. Exposition
• C. Mood
• D. Antagonist

Answer: (B)

Exposition is the part of the story that gives you the setup: it introduces the main characters, shows where and when the action takes place, and provides the background information you need to understand what’s happening. It also helps establish the mood or atmosphere through the details and language the author uses, so you feel the world and tone from the start. This early section lays the groundwork for the plot by giving context, relationships, and the situation the characters are in. The other terms refer to different ideas in storytelling: the audience is who the text is intended for, mood is the reader’s emotional feeling created by the writing, and the antagonist is the character who opposes the protagonist. Because the described function matches what exposition does, it’s the best choice.