afterwords

afterwords — noun

1. writing added at the end of a novel or play, in which the author shares reflecti

1.名詞B2
釋義

writing added at the end of a novel or play, in which the author shares reflections, background, or acknowledgments related to the work

例句

Talia's afterword to her first novel explained how her childhood inspired the lead character.

afterword + to + [work] for specifying which work

The afterword to the play described each family member's fate after the war ended.

同義詞
  • epilogue

    An epilogue continues the story's narrative, while an afterword offers real-world commentary from the author.

  • postscript

    A postscript is much shorter and usually added to personal letters, not books.

反義詞
  • preface

    appears at the beginning of a book rather than the end

  • foreword

    appears at the beginning, often written by someone other than the author

文法句型

afterword + to [book/play]

in the afterword

write + an afterword

用法筆記

An afterword is not the same as a preface or foreword, which appear at the beginning of a book. Unlike an epilogue, an afterword is usually not part of the fictional story — it is the author's real-world commentary.

常見錯誤

❌The foreword at the end of the book contained the author's thanks.
✅The afterword at the end of the book contained the author's thanks.
💡A foreword appears at the beginning of a book, not the end.