In a narrative, which part introduces the characters and setting?

• A. Rising action
• B. Exposition
• C. Climax
• D. Resolution

Answer: (B)

Introducing characters and the setting happens in the exposition. This part of a narrative gives you background information—the who, where, and when—so readers know the world the story starts in. It can hint at the situation or conflict to come, but its main job is to establish the people and the place before the action really heats up. Because it lays the groundwork, exposition is the section where you learn about the characters and the setting first. After that, the rising action builds suspense and complications, the climax offers the turning point, and the resolution ties up the story. So for introducing who’s involved and where the story happens, the exposition is the best fit.