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The part where the story stops to explain itself, then apologizes by calling it worldbuilding.
means The background information in a story or argument that explains setting, context, or characters so the audience can follow what happens next.
from From Latin 'expositio,' built from 'exponere' — 'ex-' (out) plus 'ponere' (to put) — literally 'a putting out' or 'setting forth.' The same root gives us 'exponent' and 'expose,' all sharing the idea of laying something out in the open where it can be seen and understood.
- origin
- latin for a laying out or displaying
- classic sin
- two characters explaining things they both already know
- rule of thumb
- show, dont tell, except when telling is faster
- best disguise
- conflict, so it feels earned instead of assigned