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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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   Learn the origin, usage and examples of the word epilogue, which means a concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work. Find out how epilogue differs from prologue, afterword and coda in different genres and contexts.

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   Where does the epilogue come from?

   • The epilogue as a literary species is almost entirely confined to England, and it does not occur in the earliest English plays. Epilogue definition: a usually short section appended to the conclusion of a book or film. See examples of EPILOGUE used in a sentence.

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   What is an epilogue in Shakespeare's The Tempest?

   • The epilogue is a short piece that wraps up the end of a story. The noun epilogue can also refer to the short speech at the end of a play that one of the characters speaks directly to the audience. In Shakespeare's play The Tempest, the epilogue is a 20-line monologue spoken by Prospero.

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   What is an epilogue in a book?

   • Epilogues are usually set in the future, after the main story is completed. Within some genres it can be used to hint at the next installment in a series of work. It is also used to satisfy the reader's curiosity and to cover any loose ends of the story. [ 3]

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   What is an example of an epilogue in Harry Potter?

   • For example, in the Harry Potter series, the epilogue takes place 19 years later. We not only find out how the characters are doing but their occupations, relationship statuses, and more. This works to give readers that have invested time into the books and characters closure. First and foremost, epilogues offer readers a hint into the future.

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   An epilogue is a concluding section of a literary work that often reveals the fates of the characters or hints at a sequel. Learn about the origin, usage and types of epilogues in different genres, such as novels, plays and horror.

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   An epilogue is a speech or piece of text that is added to the end of a play or book, often giving a short statement about what happens to the characters after the play or book finishes. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of epilogue with examples from literature and the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   An epilogue is a short section added to the end of a book, film or play, or a speech delivered by an actor after the main performance. Learn the origin, usage and examples of epilogue from Dictionary.com.

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   The epilogue is a short piece that wraps up the end of a story. The noun epilogue can also refer to the short speech at the end of a play that one of the characters speaks directly to the audience. In Shakespeare's play The Tempest, the epilogue is a 20-line monologue spoken by Prospero.

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   Aug 21, 2020 · An epilogue is a section after the final chapter of a story that reveals the fate of the characters or other information. Learn the purpose of an epilogue and see examples from classic and modern literature.

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    An epilogue is a concluding chapter in a literary work that reveals the fates of the characters or hints at a sequel. Learn how epilogues differ from prologues and afterwords, and see examples from Shakespeare, Orwell and other authors.