What does the old man tell the children the reason for the battle was?
A) His father was attacked by a neighbor.
B) The entire world was at war at the time.
C) He cannot remember.
D) The Duke of Marlborough wanted to become the King of France.

Awriter uses exposition to describe the setting of the story, an empty mansion that is dark and foreboding. then he introduces the reader to the two main characters, a couple who are young and naïve. what emotion is the author most likely trying to create in the reader through this exposition?