What does "forestory" mean?

An introductory segment before a story; a preface or prelude.

What is a synonym for "forestory"?

Common synonyms include: prelude.

Forestory

noun

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Noun

1
An introductory segment before a story; a preface or prelude.
"Whereas the resolution of conflict in the forestory is quite traditional—the hero abducts the bride—the narrative proper is realized in a somewhat unconventional manner, unconventional, that is, for romance."

Synonyms

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prelude

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"Whereas the resolution of conflict in the forestory is quite traditional—the hero abducts the bride—the narrative proper is realized in a somewhat unconventional manner, unconventional, that is, for romance."

Etymology

From fore- + story.

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