exposition

/ɛkspəˈzɪʃən/ · noun

Meaning

The action of exposing something to something, such as skin to the sunlight.
(authorship) The act or process of declaring or describing something through either speech or writing; the portions and aspects of a piece of writing that exist mainly to describe the setting, characters and other non-plot elements.
The act of expulsion, or being expelled, from a place.
An event at which goods, artwork and cultural displays are exhibited for the public to view.
(authorship) An essay or speech in which any topic is discussed in detail.
(authorship) An opening section in fiction, in which background information about the characters, events or setting is conveyed.
The action of putting something out to public view; for example in a display or show.

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