Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.

Introductory section of a literary work

prologue

The most appropriate one-word substitution for "introductory section of a literary work" is prologue.

The other words in the options, dialogue, epilogue, and monologue, do not mean the same thing.

• Dialogue is a conversation between two or more people.
• Epilogue is a concluding section of a literary work.
• Monologue is a speech delivered by one person.

A prologue is an introductory section of a literary work that sets the scene or introduces the characters. It is typically spoken by a character, but it can also be written in the form of a narrative. The prologue can be used to provide background information, introduce the themes of the work, or simply to get the reader's attention.