prologue — an introductory section of a literary work or speech that provides context or background information
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an introductory section of a literary work or speech that provides context or background information
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈproʊlɔːɡ/
Korean meaning: 문학작품이나 연설의 도입부, 서막, 프롤로그
Korean pronunciation: **프로**로그
Example Sentences
- The movie's prologue showed the main character as a child, explaining his fear of clowns.
- His nervous speech at the wedding was just a prologue to an even more embarrassing dance performance.
- The author's prologue warned readers that the story contained shocking plot twists.
prologue
NOUN//ˈproʊlɔːɡ//
an introductory section of a literary work or speech that provides context or background information
an elderly narrator in costume stands before a gathered group of young actors, gesturing expressively as he tells them the backstory of their play. His animated face and outstretched hands show him explaining important background details that happened before their story begins. The actors listen intently, some nodding as they absorb the context they need to understand their roles. This background information helps set up the main story that will follow on stage. The young performers look more confident and prepared after hearing these foundational details. an introductory section that provides essential context and background information before the main work begins
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'prologos,' where actors would appear before the main play to explain the story's background to the audience. This theatrical tradition gave us the modern meaning of an introductory section.
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📝Examples
“The movie's prologue showed the main character as a child, explaining his fear of clowns.”
“His nervous speech at the wedding was just a prologue to an even more embarrassing dance performance.”
“The author's prologue warned readers that the story contained shocking plot twists.”
“Burning his ex-girlfriend's letters was the prologue to his 'moving on' journey.”
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