JAMB Literature in English 1979 Question 5

Question 5

Drama: General

'Exposition' in a play means

  1. A.the initial unfolding of the necessary background of the play
  2. B.its climax
  3. C.the marriage of the hero and heroine
  4. D.the untangling of the plot
  5. E.the private speech of a character.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (the initial unfolding of the necessary background of the play)

Explanation

The exposition comes at the start and tells the audience who the characters are and what has happened before.