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   Ep·i·logue

   /ˈepəˌlôɡ/

   

   noun

   • 1. a section or speech at the end of a book or play that serves as a comment on or a conclusion to what has happened: "the meaning of the book's title is revealed in the epilogue"
   • ▪ a final or concluding act or event: "a disastrous epilogue to the rest of his career"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French épilogue, via Latin from Greek epilogos, from epi ‘in addition’ + logos ‘speech’.

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   What does epilogue mean?

   • (Definition of epilogue from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) （戲劇的）收場白，收場戲, （書的）結尾部分，後記，跋… （戏剧的）收场白，收场戏, （书的）结尾部分，后记，跋… epílogo… epílogo… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! EPILOGUE definition: a speech or piece of writing that is added to the end of a play or book.

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   What is a formal epilogue?

   • Now, let’s jump into a formal epilogue definition. What is an epilogue? An epilogue is a scene that takes place after the climax of a story. It serves as a conclusion to the story’s events and shows us “what becomes” of its major characters. They are meant to give clarity to the narrative — not to resolve themes.

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   Why do we have an epilogue?

   • First, it takes place in the distant future. Epilogues are meant to give distance between the events of the plot and the fate of its characters. As such, it makes sense to separate the two by a gap in time. Secondly, it gives resolution to its three main characters (Harry, Ron and Hermione) who we followed over the course of eight films.

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   What is an epilogue in Shakespeare's Hamlet?

   • a speech, etc. at the end of a play, book, or film that comments on or acts as a conclusion to what has happened Fortinbras speaks the epilogue in Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words. Try it for free as part of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app

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   Nov 20, 2022 · An epilogue is a scene that takes place after the climax of a story. It serves as a conclusion to the story’s events and shows us “what becomes” of its major characters. They are meant to give clarity to the narrative — not to resolve themes.

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   Epilogue definition, a usually short section appended to the conclusion of a book or film:The novel ends rather grimly, but the epilogue reveals that most of the characters go on to find fulfillment. See more.

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   EPILOGUE definition: a speech or piece of writing that is added to the end of a play or book. Learn more.

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   1. : a concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work. 2. a. : a speech often in verse addressed to the audience by an actor at the end of a play. also : the actor speaking such an epilogue. b. : the final scene of a play that comments on or summarizes the main action. 3. : the concluding section of a musical composition : coda.

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of EPILOGUE. [count] : a final section or speech after the main part of a book, play, or musical composition — sometimes used figuratively. His final years were a peaceful epilogue to a life of adventure. — compare prologue. EPILOGUE meaning: a final section or speech after the main part of a book, play, or ...

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   epilogue meaning: a speech or piece of writing that is added to the end of a play or book. Learn more.