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

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

Answer: (A)

Exposition explains who is in the story, where and when it happens, and what the situation is. It lays out the background so you know the characters and the setting right from the start. That makes it the best fit for introducing the setting and characters because it provides the essential context before the main events unfold. After exposition, the story moves into rising action, where the events and conflicts build, followed by the climax, the point of highest tension, and then the resolution, which wraps up the story. For example, a beginning that describes a snowy town and introduces a new girl moving there is giving you the setting and characters through exposition.