[{"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["a preliminary discourse; a preface or introductory part of a discourse, poem, or novel.Compare epilogue(def1) epilogue(def1).", "an introductory speech, often in verse, calling attention to the of a play.Compare epilogue(def3) epilogue(def3).", "the actor or actress who delivers the introductory speech that calls attention to the of a play.Compare epilogue(def4) epilogue(def4).", "an introductory scene, preceding the first act of a play, opera, etc.", "any introductory proceeding, event, etc.:Appetizing delicacies were the prologue to a long dinner.Synonyms: prelude , opening , beginning , preamble"]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to introduce with or as if with a prologue."]}]