exposition
Example Sentences
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The writing can only be described as complete mumbo-jumbo — there’s so much explaining, truly reams of exposition, and yet not nearly enough.
From Los Angeles Times
Abbott-Pratt and Mitchell are challenged with playing characters who are held captive not only by society, but by the script, which is somewhat weighed down by the exposition inherent to oral histories.
From New York Times
The hypnotic horror of this exposition arises from how reasonable and gracious Proctor sounds, how much pride he takes in ritualized euthanasia.
From Washington Post
Huge swathes of dramaturgically suspicious exposition must thus be rolled out to cover the gaps.
From New York Times
The first act is also dragged down by exposition.
From New York Times
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