The inciting incident
In a book, the prologue usually comes before the main story, while the epilogue comes after the main story ends.
After the prologue in a book, the main story or narrative typically begins.
After the prologue in a book, the story typically continues with the first chapter. This is where the main narrative of the book begins and the plot starts to unfold.
Well, I'm not sure that there is an exact antonym. Epilogue is close though. An epilogue comes at the end of a book, like the prologue comes at the beginning.
In a book, the introduction typically comes before the prologue. The introduction provides context or background information about the book, the author, or the subject matter. The prologue, on the other hand, is like a teaser that sets the stage for the main story or introduces important information before the first chapter.
The prologue
The line that tells how the family feud comes to an end in the prologue of the story is: "From ancient grudge break to new mutiny." This line implies that the old grudge between the Capulets and Montagues escalates into new fights and disturbances.
The prologue was very exciting. A prologue should be a short, descriptive summary.
The prologue for my new book is only 2 pages long.
A prologue is an introduction to a book or play.
The main text that the prologue foreshadows
EpilogueAnother answer:An "epilogue," by definition, is "a concluding part added to a literary work, as a novel;" thus an epilogue comes last. (A "monologue" is "a presentation by a single performer," [mono = one] without regard to placement.)Is it possible you meant to compare "epilogue" with "prologue?" (A "prologue" is "a preliminary discourse; an introductory speech; any introductory proceeding," so it, by definition, comes first.)