Questions: The first section on Truman Capote's "In Cold Blood" is an in-depth back story of the characters in the story. This is an example of what
A. Time shift
B. Retrospective
C. Climax
D. Exposition
Transcript text: The first section on Truman Capote's "In Cold Blood" is an in-depth back story of the characters in the story. This is an example of what
A. Time shift
B. Retrospective
C. Climax
D. Exposition
Solution
Answer
The answer is D. Exposition
Explanation
Option A: Time shift
A time shift involves moving back and forth between different time periods within a narrative. While "In Cold Blood" does explore different time periods, the first section primarily serves to introduce the characters and setting rather than shifting between times.
Option B: Retrospective
A retrospective is a look back at past events, often from a future point in time. While the first section of "In Cold Blood" does provide background information, it is not presented as a reflection from a future standpoint but rather as an introduction to the story.
Option C: Climax
The climax is the point of highest tension or drama in a story, where the main conflict reaches its peak. The first section of "In Cold Blood" is not the climax; it is setting the stage for the events to come.
Option D: Exposition
Exposition is the part of a story that provides necessary background information about the characters, setting, and initial situation. The first section of "In Cold Blood" serves this purpose by giving readers an in-depth back story of the characters, making it an example of exposition.