Prologue

Visual Reference

Context: In the spotlight stands a lone narrator, preparing to commence the prologue of a classic play.

Meaning

Think about the start of a story or book, where the author gives you a sneak peek or sets the scene.

"Prologue" is the word for that beginning part.

It's like an introduction that helps you understand what's coming next in the story.

Example Sentences

Here are five sentences using "prologue" in different real-life contexts:

1. Before the first chapter, the book had a prologue explaining the history of the world in the story.
2. The movie began with a prologue showing the main character as a child.
3. I always read the prologue first to get a feel for the book.
4. The play's prologue introduced the setting and main characters.
5. In her novel, the author used a prologue to share a poem that hinted at the story's themes.