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The correct answer is A. Exposition
Explanation:
In this section of the story, the narrator and main character David Copperfield focuses on providing information about himself including a description of the day he was born and his "gifts". This shows the purpose of this excerpt is to introduce the main character to the reader as well as the general context of the story. These features belong to the exposition of the story, which is the first section of the story that introduces basic elements such as context, main characters, background information, etc.
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to establish setting and context</span>
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It clarifies the relationship between Brutus and Mark Antony. It informs the audience about events that took place off stage. It provides background information about Brutus's relationship with Messala.