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appendix |
An appendix is supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book.
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back |
The back cover of a book often features a blurb.
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bibliography |
A bibliography is a list of publications that were referenced in a piece of work.
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chapter |
A chapter is a subdivision of a written work.
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contents |
A contents page features a list of divisions (chapters or articles) in a book and the pages on which they start.
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copyright |
Copyright refers to a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work.
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dedication |
A dedication is a short message at the front of a book dedicating it to someone.
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epilogue
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An epilogue is a short passage added at the end of a literary work.
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footnote |
A footnote is a printed note placed below the text on a printed page.
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foreword |
A foreword is a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book.
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front |
The front cover of a book usually includes the title and a design.
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illustration |
An illustration is an artwork that helps make something clear or attractive.
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index |
An index is an an alphabetical listing of names and topics in a publication along with page numbers where they are discussed.
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introduction |
An introduction is a explanatory section at the start of a book.
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preface |
A preface is a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book.
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prologue
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A prologue is an introductory chapter at the start of a literary work.
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