Exposition
Exposition noun - A public showing of objects of interest.
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Key and exposition are semantically related In some cases you can use "Key" instead a noun "Exposition".
Key
Key noun - An explanatory list of the symbols on a map or chart.
Exposition and key are semantically related in guide topic. Sometimes you can use "Exposition" instead a noun "Key".
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- With the exception of some key moments, most of what unfolds is exposition layered on top of more exposition, with not much plot inertia going on (similar to how The Wire started; see below).
Source: Slow-Paced Beginning -
Captain Obvious/Parrot Exposition: When told, "I want you to get the key", Garrett will think, "I need to get the key." Tellingly, Garrett's monologues can be turned off.
Source: Video Game / Thief (2014) - Things don't even pick up after the Dark Genie's attack, as this leads to yet another cutscene, followed by further bouts of exposition from the Mayor as he gives you the key to the first dungeon.
Source: Slow-Paced Beginning
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