exposition
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The first act is also dragged down by exposition.
From New York Times
“I lost patience somewhat later with the conventions of the craft, with exposition, with transitions, with the development and revelation of ‘character,’” the narrator of that book insists.
From Los Angeles Times
The most recent exposition, in 2022, was titled “Unknown Unknowns,” a somewhat theoretical show that explored diverse topics including the role of gravity on design and developments in extraterrestrial architecture.
From New York Times
But that mode is more successful than the handful of belters in the back half that are pumped up with exposition and explicit thematic underlining.
From Seattle Times
Officials with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, which oversees county fair and exposition districts, also declined to comment, citing pending litigation.
From Seattle Times
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