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- Dictionaryprologue/ˈprəʊlɒɡ/
noun
- 1. a separate introductory section of a literary, dramatic, or musical work: "the suppressed prologue to"
- 2. an event or act that leads to another: "the events from 1945 to 1956 provided the prologue to the post-imperial era"
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PROLOGUE definition: 1. a part that comes at the beginning of a play, story, or long poem, often giving information…. Learn more.
1. : the preface or introduction to a literary work. 2. a. : a speech often in verse addressed to the audience by an actor at the beginning of a play. b. : the actor speaking such a prologue. 3. : an introductory or preceding event or development. Did you know?
PROLOGUE meaning: 1. a part that comes at the beginning of a play, story, or long poem, often giving information…. Learn more.
Aug 17, 2023 · A prologue is a separate introductory section of a literary work that comes before the main narrative. It sets the stage for the story or provides background information about the characters, setting, or events. Prologues are commonly found in books, plays, and other literary works, particularly in fiction.
noun. 1. a. the prefatory lines introducing a play or speech. b. the actor speaking these lines. 2. a preliminary act or event. 3. (in early opera) a. an introductory scene in which a narrator summarizes the main action of the work. b. a brief independent play preceding the opera, esp one in honour of a patron.
prologue. a speech, etc. at the beginning of a play, book or film that introduces it. Definition of prologue noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
an introduction to a book, film, or play. (Definition of prologue from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of prologue. in Chinese (Traditional) （戲劇的）開場白，開場詩，引子, （重大事件的）開端，序幕… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) （戏剧的）开场白，开场诗，引子, （重大事件的）开端，序幕… See more. in Spanish. prólogo… See more. in Portuguese. prólogo…
Definitions of prologue. noun. an introductory section of a novel or other literary work. see more. noun. an introduction to a play. see more. noun. something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows. synonyms: overture, preliminary, prelude. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Prologue."
