prologue
noun
a preliminary discourse; a preface or introductory part of a discourse, poem, or novel.
prologues
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pluralof prologue.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A director creates and stages extravagant musical prologues for movie theaters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2019
Similar notes often appear in the prologues of scientific innovation or inventor profiles, interestingly enough.
From Salon ● May 15, 2019
Plenty of films use flashbacks or prologues featuring a younger version of the protagonist to telescope an adult hero’s journey, and it can be a hokey device for any number of reasons, including misbegotten casting.
From New York Times ● Dec. 8, 2016
In it, Leonard warned writers to avoid such flourishes as prologues, adverbs and overwrought descriptions and to keep their exclamation points under control.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 15, 2014
It is written in verso sciolto, except the prologues, which are in versi sdruccioli.
From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II by John Dunlop
