prologue

Noun

A preliminary discourse or introduction to a literary work.

ریشه

From Middle English 'prolog', from Old French 'prologue', from Latin 'prologus', from Greek 'prologos', from 'pro-' (before) + 'logos' (speech).

مثال

• The novel begins with a prologue that sets the scene for the story.
• The prologue of the play provides important background information.
• In Greek tragedies, the prologue often features a chorus.

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