The exposition, is the important background information the author places in the story. This means, his date of birth, is not important. The conflict, is in the middle is not a background piece of the story. The conclusion, is seen through the whole story, thus it does not count. That means A, is our answer. It does not simply say - Hi, my name is josh, this story will take place in Canada and during winter. It will simply and casually imply that piece through the first chapter, or introduction.
