What is the difference between midquel and prequel?
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(narratology) A work that is set within the timeframe of a previous work, rather than before or after it.
(narratology) In a series of works, an installment that is set chronologically before its predecessor, especially the original narrative or (perhaps improper usage) any narrative work with at least one sequel.
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Prequel is a coordinate term of midquel.
Prequel is a related term of midquel.
In narratology terms the difference between midquel and prequel
is that midquel is a work that is set within the timeframe of a previous work, rather than before or after it while prequel is in a series of works, an installment that is set chronologically before its predecessor, especially the original narrative or (perhaps improper usage) any narrative work with at least one sequel.midquel
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(wikipedia midquel)Noun
(en noun)Coordinate terms
*prequel *sequelSee also
*interquelprequel
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(en noun)- 'Prequels' are sequels that relate the story that preceded the original film.
- They are also threatening to block the production of the long-awaited prequel , The Hobbit, which may now be cancelled.