Expository vs. Expositional — What's the Difference?

A setting forth of meaning or intent.

Explained in clear terms, as in writing.

A statement or rhetorical discourse intended to give information about or an explanation of difficult material.

Declared information openly.

The art or technique of composing such discourses.

The first part of a composition in sonata form that introduces the themes.

The opening section of a fugue.

The part of a play that provides the background information needed to understand the characters and the action.

An act or example of exposing.

A public exhibition or show, as of artistic or industrial developments.

Serving to explain, explicate, or elucidate; expositive; of or relating to exposition.

Pertaining to, or containing, exposition; serving to explain; explanatory; illustrative; exegetical.

Serving to expound or set fourth;