# Exposition

As mentioned in [the terminology section](https://autoedit.gitbook.io/how-to-tell-compelling-stories-out-of-interviews/story-concepts/terminology).

> Exposition is the information that grounds you in a story: who, what, where, when, and why" is about "**giving away what the audience needs, when the audience needs it**.

![Exposition](https://1408087550-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LKEX2pgEboHMhySJ5EJ%2F-LKEY0IYYNxY55xtF_2J%2F-LKEY3MVRF2kM0uxPTxF%2Fexposition.png?generation=1534637926010243\&alt=media)

It's important to be clear on where to use exposition in the story crafting process. It is best to first identify the `story` and then use exposition to refine the presentation.