What is the bit in a book called where a quote is placed before the 1st chapter or at the start of a chapter?

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Not a preface, or an introduction, etc. I know there's a specific literary term. Can you help??!!

NOT a preface, or prologue - it's amuch more obscure term...

Answer 1

I tried searching on Dorothy L Sayers who always put erudite quotations at the beginning of her chapters. That led to chapter heading and further search gave epigraph. I had thought that the earlier answerers had it wrong as this usually means an inscription on a building or statue but another meaning is indeed a quotation at the beginning of a chapter

Answer 2

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What is the bit in a book called where a quote is placed before the 1st chapter or at the start of a chapter?
Not a preface, or an introduction, etc. I know there's a specific literary term. Can you help??!!

Answer 3

Epigraph!! Thank you!!!!! It was driving me mad! Chicago says: 1.36 Epigraph and epigraph source

An author may wish to include an epigraph—a quotation that is pertinent but not integral to the text—at the beginning of the book. If there is no dedication, the epigraph may be placed on page v (see 1.4); otherwise, it is usually placed on page vi, opposite the table of contents. Epigraphs are also occasionally used at chapter openings and, more rarely, at the beginnings of sections within chapters. The source of an epigraph is usually given on a line following the quotation, sometimes preceded by a dash (see 13.34). Only the author’s name (in the case of a well-known author, only the last name) and, usually, the title of the work need appear; beyond this, it is customary not to annotate book epigraphs.

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Interesting Q ! I agree with Michaela, & Kelly who's covered most of my own feelings in her answer ;-)) As a reader, I prefer a titled chapter rather than mere numerals. However, in a racy whodunit, it doesn't really matter - who has the time to notice these, when one is so engrossed in who's done it ?! I do think Font matters too. The title/choice of numerals should be in keeping with the general tone of the book as well as the font, which in turn, should be chosen on the basis of the story too. I certainly would find a cartoonish font totally out of place in a classic or period novel. Among the most recent books I've read, one of them had numerals that were accompanied with a small image. These 4-5 images formed the motif of the story ; were in color on the cover ; in grey below the chapter number. Most of the times they gave a clue as to the which character was in the more prominent role in that chapter but not always. It was fun trying to decipher Why exactly that particular motif was used for that particular chapter. [Helen Simonson's "Major Pettigrew's Last Stand"]. Then there was a novel by Sidney Sheldon "Morning, Noon & Night" that spells out "Chapter One" & so on, but the book is divided into 3 sections - you guessedit ;-) morning, noon & night. I think Sam Bourne's "The Chosen One" had the time & day ... Many thrillers seem to use this style. Matt Ridley's "Genome" used Chromosome Numbers, with a qualifying word, as the headings. *** Miyoko Chu, in "Songbird Journeys", has 4 large chapters based on the 4 seasons. The migration & life activities of songbirds are influenced by each season; hence these make apt chapter headings. *** I've randomly listed a few types of chapter headings that I could recall immediately. There are obviously varied styles & choices. I like chapter titles/numerals to be creative. It increases one's reading pleasure :-) I prefer titles, but I can understand how it may sometimes cramp the author's style or place limits. As a reader, I like the tiny clue into what to expect in a chapter. *~* Add : Your Q got me checking my current book ! ;-p Bill Bryson, in "At Home", starts with "Chapter One" [simple medium sized], below which, in larger & bolder font is the title fo the chapter. In keeping with the story, he has appropriately titled each chapter after a room/space in the house. I appreciate that focus & delineation [spoiler alert: except for the chapter titled "The Study" - totally off-key there!]. Within each chapter, there are subdivisions that he has demarcated with bold, big roman numerals. I found that numbering the chapters in this case was totally redundant. The titles would've sufficed easily enough. So do you think it is Absolutely Essential that chapter numbers be written ?? And what about having the book &/or chapter title printed on top corner of each page ? What do you feel about that?

Answer 7

i know exactly what you are talking about! Ive heard the term somewheres but i cant think of what it is. For now lets call it quote-before-chapter

Answer 8

I've seen epigraph, but I've also seen chapter heading.

Answer 9

Prologue?

Answer 10

I know exactly what you are talking about!
But, I can't find it anywhere.
Keep checking back to see if I have edited this. I will edit it when I figure it out.