The stage in which the author introduces the characters is typically the exposition. This is where the characters, setting, and basic conflict of the story are established.
Plot means what happens in a story. The characters are the living beings in a story, sometimes it can be the setting (but this is rare)
Conflict flows throughout the a plot. It starts in the exposition stage, where the author lays out the plot. During this stage the characters, settings and conflict are all introduced.
The stage of the plot that shows disagreement or hostility between characters is typically referred to as the "conflict" stage. This is where the main characters face obstacles or challenges that create tension and drive the story forward.
Everyone was at the tavern in the book prologue to establish the setting and introduce key characters. The tavern setting provided an opportunity for interactions among characters and to set the stage for the story's plot to unfold.
conflict
exposition
The exposition stage of a plot is where the main characters, setting, and initial situation are introduced. This is where readers or viewers are provided with background information necessary to understand the story and set the stage for what will unfold next.
The author's attitude toward the characters and plot is called the author's tone or narrative voice. This can influence how the story is presented to the reader and can shape their perception of the characters and events.
The denouement
An epoition is a device used in storytelling to provide background information or set the stage for the events that follow. It can help establish the setting, introduce characters, and give context to the story's plot. Essentially, it serves as an exposition at the beginning of a narrative.
The plot, a list of characters and their traits, an idea of how the plot progresses and events along the way, and some idea of the conclusion
As they are fictional the author of the story could introduce some twist in the plot to allow this to happen.