Writing an epilogue can be useful as long as you do it right. Synonyms for by the book at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. Epilogue noun definition and synonyms macmillan dictionary. The writer or the person may deliver a speech, speaking directly to the reader, when bringing the piece to a close, or the narration may continue normally to a closing scene. Katharine aldrich whiting assisted by and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Epilogue definition of epilogue by the free dictionary.
Find 10 synonyms for law book and other similar words that you can use instead from our thesaurus. Synonyms for epilogue at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. Epilogue definition in the cambridge english dictionary. Related words epilogue synonyms, antonyms, hypernyms and hyponyms. Book synonyms, book antonyms merriamwebster thesaurus. English language synonyms and antonyms dictionaries. Information about epilogue in the dictionary, synonyms and antonyms. From cambridge english corpus an epilogue briefly describes this development in whaling after 1931.
Also you can find some other opposite words using the online search on our website. Synonyms for volume at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. Synonyms, crossword answers and other related words for book of synonyms thesaurus we hope that the following list of synonyms for the word thesaurus will help you to finish your crossword today. Definition and synonyms of epilogue from the online english dictionary from macmillan education. The extraordinary true story of sally miller and her fight for freedom in old new orleans paperback by. English chinese french german hindi italian portuguese spanish.
Change your default dictionary to american english. Then youll encounter a familiar story that you can rewrite using synonyms and antonyms. If you do add one, do it in the right way to make sure your readers come away with a satisfactory experience. Before we get to tips on how a contemporary novel should utilize an epilogue, lets quickly discuss the difference between the epilogue and the afterword both elements that can appear at the end of a books body matter an epilogue ties up loose ends that require resolving and which could not be tidied up within the actual story itself an afterword addresses how the book came to be.
The following two prerequisites must be installed before installing epilogue author. Dictionary grammar blog school scrabble thesaurus translator quiz more resources more from collins. Top synonyms for epilogue other words for epilogue are conclusion, finale and ending. Heres a list of similar words from our thesaurus that you can use instead. Prologue synonyms, prologue antonyms merriamwebster. It should reveal the fates of your characters or narrate events that occur after the ending of the text. Jan 31, 2020 before we get to tips on how a contemporary novel should utilize an epilogue, lets quickly discuss the difference between the epilogue and the afterword both elements that can appear at the end of a books body matter. Oct 16, 2017 the epilogue usually ties up loose ends. Proper usage and audio pronunciation plus ipa phonetic transcription of the word epilogue. An epilogue, or epilog, is a piece of writing at the end of a work of literature or drama, usually used to bring closure to the work. It can be a useful tool to use to wrap things up in an effective and. Epilogues article about epilogues by the free dictionary. There is the infamous epilogue of the movie animal house, in which stopaction frames of the characters contain comic captions describing what happened to them. Each epilogue will look different depending on who is writing it.
Synonyms for ending at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. An epilogue can soothe the reader in a way that the end of a book sometimes cant. So the grossout king, john blutarsky, becomes a united states senator. A good book is the precious lifeblood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life john milton areopagitica all books are divisible into two classes, the books of the hour, and the books of all time john ruskin sesame and lilies there is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book. Synonyms for prologue and epilogue in free thesaurus. Doing this ensures consistency which your reader will appreciate. Synonyms antonyms definitions examples parts of speech. Not every story needs an epilogue, so do not feel compelled to add one. Its a specific piece of writing that is designed to bring closure to the narrative in some way.
An epilogue ties up loose ends that require resolving and which could not be tidied up within the actual story itself. Top antonyms for epilogue opposite of epilogue are prologue, introduction and preface. These, then, are the core ideas explored in the book, which is organized into a short introduction, four long chapters and a short epilogue. Epilogue definition is a concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work. If you are planning to write an epilogue, make sure that it is written in the same voice and style as the rest of your novel. The basic book of synonyms and antonyms by laurence urdang. Here you can find the antonyms list for the word theme. An epilogue is placed at the very end of a literary work. Weve arranged the synonyms in length order so that they are easier to find.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Lily the frog will help you to identify synonyms and antonyms. The epilogue in a book is an optional component, but one that may offer essential information. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book.
In the case of the catcher in the rye, holden caulfield is the first person narrator throughout the book as well as in the epilogue. Book of synonyms crossword answers, clues, definition. This is the british english definition of epilogue. A few examples of such films are 9 to 5, american graffiti, national lampoons animal house, harry potter and the deathly hallows part 2, four weddings and a funeral, remember the titans, and changeling. A thesaurus will have synonyms, antonyms and homonyms. A treasury of synonyms and antonyms a handy reference book by sylvester mawson edited by. Rogets pocket thesaurus based on rogets international thesaurus of english words and phrases. An epilogue satisfies this curiosity, leaving the reader informed and fulfilled. The basic book of synonyms and antonyms signet by laurence urdang editor isbn. Sep 01, 1978 the basic book of synonyms and antonyms book.
Top synonym for epilogue another word for epilogue is conclusion. In most circumstances, it will be presented from the perspective that has been already offered. Heres a list of opposite words from our thesaurus that you can use instead. Thesaurus for epilogue from the collins english thesaurus. Prologue and epilogue synonyms, prologue and epilogue. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. With the exception of the xml and doctype declarations, whats allowed in a documents epilog of miscellaneous information is exactly whats allowed in the prolog.
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