Exposition

Definition : a literary device used to introduce background information about events, settings, characters etc. to the audience or readers

Examples: The day was hot as it usually was as Shaggy and Velma searched the cafe for clues. Finding nothing they returned to the Mystery Machine to reunite with Scooby, Daphne and Freddy. The brown, talking dog jumped up to welcome back his best pal Shaggy and Velma adjusted her glasses. Freddy jumped into the driver's seat and they were quickly off to the swamp to look for some more clues.

In the Book: Chapter One, arriving on the island, the finding of the conch and first assembly, introducing of the boys