expository
Example Sentences
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There is an almost complete absence of expository dialogue.
From Los Angeles Times
With judicious trimming, particularly of the occasional puddle of expository or repetitive dialogue, the play would gain a tauter pace.
Our first indication that he might not be like the other goons with badges is shown in his expository flashback.
From Salon
A first-person account would be compelling enough, especially given Thomas’ gift for terse, layered expository writing.
From Los Angeles Times
Plus, coming into “Dune: Prophecy” as a stone-cold uninitiate is a challenge for which the script compensates using a combination of summary via narration and a brief, expository title card.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
