exposition

/ɛkspəˈzɪʃən/noun
High School
1

The action of exposing something to something, such as skin to the sunlight.

2

The act or process of declaring or describing something through either speech or writing, in nonfiction or in fiction; the portions and aspects of a piece of writing that exist mainly to describe or explain a set of things (such as, in fiction, the setting, characters and other non-plot elements).

3

The act of expulsion, or being expelled, from a place.

4

An exhibition, especially of goods, artwork or cultural displays to the public.

5

An essay or speech in which any topic is discussed in detail.

6

An opening section in fiction, in which background information about the characters, events or setting is conveyed.

7

The opening section of a movement in sonata form; the opening section of a fugue.

8

The abandonment of an unwanted child.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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