What does the exposition in the beginning of act 1 of the crucible tell readers about the way they are to perceive the events that follow ? explain.

this would be in the imperative mood. it is a category of verb forms that are used to express orders,instructions,commands or requests.

the right ones are in bold.

daintly refers to the fact she was reaching for what she ate, not necessarily what she is like.

greatest charm as in she possessed (=had) the greatest charm.

pleasant (her demeanor)

speaking (of her sensibility)

dead refers to the hypothetical mouse.

bleeding refers to the hypothetical mouse.

it translates into:

read the letter of your pen pal. write and answer 3 questions.