prologue

Pronunciation

Noun B1 Intermediate

An introductory section at the start of a book or play that sets up events before the main story begins.

"The prologue explains the war that took place a generation before the novel's main events."

Synonyms and antonyms

epilogue

Which word fits the gap? "The _____ explains the war that took place a generation before the novel's main events."

Answer: prologue

In your own words, what does "prologue" mean?

An introductory section at the start of a book or play that sets up events before the main story begins.