The Emergence Machine

Exposition

physical · Theater · Level 12 · E9

E9Cultures

Each concept here is mapped to its prerequisites — the ideas you'd need first to understand it — all the way down to four foundations: Space, Time, Energy, Pattern. Click any prerequisite to drill down, or scroll for the chain graph.

Trace. Question. Emerge.

Emergence definition

Exposition emerges from the introduction of characters, setting, and background information necessary for understanding the plot, which is a dynamic and creative process of interaction and engagement, as defined by the play.

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Wiktionary senses

External reference — all senses of the word “exposition” on Wiktionary. This atlas concept maps to only the slice of meaning relevant to the prerequisite graph.

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Historical origin

Origin word
exposition
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL12L11L10L9L5L2L1L0ExpositionCharacterPersonalityIdentityPlayAdaptationAnimalGoal… intermediate l…ConsequenceFormLifeOutcomeActionChangeCollectionExistenceEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

thisprerequisitesExpositionL12PlayL5CharacterL11E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Play L5 (requires) Theater sense
    Exposition is the section of a play that introduces characters, setting, and background information necessary for understanding the plot.
  • Character L11 (requires) Theater sense
    Exposition: The introductory section of a play that establishes the setting, characters, and background information necessary for understanding the plot, unfolding over a specific period of time.