What is the introduction of a story called?

Answer 1

A prologue is a bit of story that occurred in a frame of reference outside of the main body of the story. Most often this frame of reference is chronological (previously in time) but it could also be logical, or didactic, or thematic.

In the movie Jurassic Park there is a notable prologue in the chronological that introduces what is to be a major conflict in the following story. It main purpose is to provide a 'hook' to the viewers and keep them interested for what follows is a very long and possibly boring story development until we get to the real crisis.

In the story 'The Coming of the Maygars' there is a considerable Logical prologue that discusses the Hungarian Plains and how they provided easy access for a procession of Asian tribes into Europe.

In the play Romeo and Juliette there is a Didactic prologue that explains to the audience the situation in Italy where the play takes place.

In the novel Grape of Wrath there is a thematic prologue that sets up the mood for the following story.

Answer 2

Nonfiction books can have three possible introductory elements: the foreward, the preface, and the introduction. The purpose of an introduction is to present an overview of the content of the text. It is usually scholarly in nature. Two possible topics among others covered in an introduction could include definitions and themes.

Answer 3

The introduction of a story is called the exposition. It typically sets the stage by introducing the main characters, the setting, and the initial situation or conflict.

Answer 4

prelude