It was a typical fall morning in the Northeast. As usual, I woke up late and quickly dressed for the brisk morning air that would seep into my bones during the 15-minute walk to school. Even though I have been at the school for three months now, I still get a sinking feeling in my stomach when I anticipate the looks and whispers that will follow me down the crowded hallways. How does the passage provide engaging exposition for the reader? Check all that apply. It introduces characters. It describes the setting. It reflects on the conflict. It establishes the narrator. It sets up the situation.