Question

In the beginning of "Sonata for Harp and Bicycle," Jason is told that everyone must exit the building by 5 o'clock each day. This occurs at which stage in the plot diagram?

Exposition

Falling Action

Climax

Rising Action

Answer 1

This occurs at the Exposition Stage of the story.

Jason is being told a key piece of information that will play a central role in the story. It introduces not only Jason and Mr. Manaby, but something that will drive future events, the 5:00 policy. The act of telling Jason is not yet Rising Action, however, because it only introduces the central elements of the story. The story has not yet begun to move towards its climax.