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Prolog

prologue; introductory section of a text or play

noun pro-LOHK Rare
Arts & Culture Literature

Origin: from Greek prologos

Usage Note

Prolog is the opening section that introduces a literary work or play, setting the scene or providing background. Often contrasted with Epilog: der Prolog des Stücks, einen Prolog schreiben.

Examples

"Der Prolog des Romans schildert die Kindheit des Protagonisten."

Natural Translation

The novel's prologue describes the protagonist's childhood.

Literal Translation

The prologue of the novel depicts the childhood of the protagonist.

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