Which word is closest in meaning to summoning as it is used in this excerpt?
For two hours I sat there, thinking of bygone times, recalling old
scenes, and summoning half-forgotten faces out of the mists of
the past;...
A). gathering
B). asking
C. requesting
D). recalling

this doesnt make any sense imao

it is the background information on the characters and setting explained at the beginning of the story. the exposition will often have information about events that happened before the story began. the exposition is often the very first part of the plot.