In novels or short stories, authors can provide scene descriptions and character dialogue, and introduce the conflict with a great deal of contextual detail and background information, also called
exposition. This exposition helps establish the setting, characters, and tone of the story, and provides the reader with the necessary information to follow the action of the plot. However, too much exposition can be overwhelming and slow down the pacing of the story. Therefore, effective authors balance exposition with action and dialogue to keep the reader engaged and interested in the story.
