Prologue – is the event that leads to another

(Pronounced proh-lawg)

The word Prologue is found in act 1, scene 3, line 127 of Macbeth Shakespeare.

"Two truths are told, as happy prologues to the swelling act of the imperial theme."

(Read as: Two prophecies have come true, like promising opening scenes before the grand drama of my becoming king)."

To remember the definition of the word Prologue, use the following mnemonic:

Professionals cut the logs (prologue) but then after a hot day this always leads to another event, namely going to the bar.