. A dramatist has three major tools for presenting the facts of a play: antecedent action is that which occurs before the play occurs. Exposition is that part of the play which is not presented dramatically. Once antecedent action and exposition have been isolated, all else may be regarded as present action, which is presented dramatically. What facts are presented in Act One by means of antecedent action? What facts are presented in Act One by means of exposition?e