Exposition
Exposition noun - A public showing of objects of interest.
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Synonyms for Exposition
Hiding
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Exposition: In-Universe example; Muir arranges things so he can play this role for the CIA suits by hiding or destroying all of his files on Bishop and leaving them no other option than to call him in to tell them what he knows.
Source: Film / Spy Game -
Kindergarten Cop has a "Miss Exposition" delivering a very quick setup at the very beginning as the guy pushes her into a hiding place - he already knows what he's going to tell the Big Bad so there's no reason she should be saying this except to fill the audience in.
Source: Mr. Exposition
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Hiding and Exposition. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/exposition/hiding
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