What similar idea or theme is present in both stories?
a) both stories reveal how mankind developed mastery of fire.
b) both stories teach how one should always have good manners.
c) both stories reveal how one should behave when invited to dinner.
d) both stories involve characters tricking or taking advantage of other characters.

it is the background information on the characters and setting explained at the beginning of the story. the exposition will often have information about events that happened before the story began. the exposition is often the very first part of the plot.

the author wants to draw the reader deeper into the experiences.

where is the passage?