What is the difference between sequel and prequel?
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(narratology) A narrative that is written after another narrative set in the same universe, especially a narrative that is chronologically set after its predecessors, or (perhaps improper usage) any narrative that has a preceding narrative of its own.
(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 antonym of sequel.
Prequel is a related term of sequel.
Prequel is a derived term of sequel.
In narratology terms the difference between sequel and prequel
is that sequel is a narrative that is written after another narrative set in the same universe, especially a narrative that is chronologically set after its predecessors, or (perhaps improper usage) any narrative that has a preceding narrative of its own 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.sequel
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(en noun)Antonyms
* prequelCoordinate terms
* midquelDerived terms
* direct sequel * distant sequel * midquel * prequel * requelprequel
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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.