Attention and Exposition

Attention

Attention noun - A focusing of the mind on something.

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Exposition and attention are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Exposition" instead a noun "Attention".

Nearby Words: attentive, attentively

Exposition noun - A public showing of objects of interest.

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Attention and exposition are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Attention" instead a noun "Exposition".

good	good attention	good exposition
full	full attention	full exposition
particular	particular attention	particular exposition
short	short attention	short exposition
Other adjectives: considerable, heavy, actual, real, constant, serious, little, new, unnecessary, minimal, further, extra.

Sexposition is when the writers use this trope to get the audience to pay attention to plot exposition.

Source: I Have Boobs, You Must Obey!
Exposition: Moura gives a little bit of exposition about exactly what Felia is in episode 3...But none of our main trio is paying attention.

Source: Anime / Comet Lucifer
Expository Gameplay Limitation is broadly related, and refers to instances where the gameplay is subtly altered and restricted to focus the player's attention on exposition.

Source: Unexpected Gameplay Change

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