D. An exposition is an introduction to a story, in which the main characters, setting, and often the central problem are discussed. Choice (A) is incorrect because it describes a part of the story known as the climax. Choice (B) is incorrect because the conclusion of the story is known as the resolution. Choice (C) is incorrect because these central story plot events are defined as escalating actions in a story. 10. C. Brochures are nonfiction, as they provide factual and true information. Exposition is informational writing. Choices (A) and (B) are incorrect as they are fictitious in nature, meaning the information is creative and not true as to events and actionable, correct information. Choice (D) is incorrect because the research presentation would be a text that is more descriptive in nature than a brochure, such as a nonfiction book, an essay, and so on. 11. A. The primary reason for teaching figurative language is so that students can understand that some ideas presented in the text are abstract in nature and may be outside their scope of personal experience. Connections made through figurative language link the abstract to more easily identifiable topics. Choices (B) and (C), although true, are incorrect because neither is the only reason to teach figurative language. Figurative language is present in non-fiction, TV commercials, etc. It can be found in any type of text, not just fiction. Choice (D) is incorrect because evaluation expectations never are