EPILOGUE Meaning and
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An epilogue refers to a concluding section or chapter that appears at the end of a literary work, such as a play, novel, or film. It serves as a final piece that follows the main storyline, providing closure or an insight into what happens to the characters after the main events of the narrative have unfolded. Often written in prose, an epilogue offers reflections, commentary, or summary of events that may have occurred in the future, highlighting the aftermath or consequences of the plot.
Epilogues can assume various forms, including monologues, dialogues, or letters, and they allow authors to tie up loose ends, offer additional details, or offer a different perspective on the story. They may also offer explanatory remarks, moral lessons, or observations about human nature. In some cases, an epilogue may even hint at potential sequels or suggest themes for future exploration.
Due to its placement at the end of a work, an epilogue fulfills the function of leaving readers with a sense of completion, giving them a final piece of information that adds depth and context to the story. It also allows authors to maintain control over the narrative, ensuring that their intended message is effectively delivered.
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The conclusion of a speech, discourse, &c.; a short speech or poem at the end of a play.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of EPILOGUE
The word "epilogue" originates from the Greek word "epilogos", which is a compound of "epi" meaning "upon" or "after" and "logos" meaning "word" or "speech". The term "epilogos" referred to a concluding or supplementary part of a discourse or literary work. It was later adopted into Latin as "epilogus" and eventually entered the English language as "epilogue" in the 14th century.
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