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    How many key events need to be in the epilogue?
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    There's no certain amount of key events that need to be included in an epilogue. Just make sure to cover the outcome of the story.
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    Should an epilogue have a title?
    Read4ever
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    An epilogue can have a title, but it is not necessary. An example can be "20 years later," to show how your characters have developed in those 20 years.
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    Do I finish with "The End" and then the epilogue?
    Donagan
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    No, the epilogue is part of the story. Typically a story with an epilogue doesn't use the words "The End."
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    Do I label the epilogue in the paper's text, such as at the top of the last page?
    Donagan
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    Yes, epilogues are usually labeled as such, typically at the beginning of the epilogue.
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    Can I put a prologue and epilogue in each chapter of a memoir?
    Donagan
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    That would be overkill. Books typically have no more than one prologue and one epilogue.
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    How long should an epilogue be, on average?
    Donagan
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    It's entirely up to the author. Typically an epilogue might run three pages or less (but could be longer).
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    Does this show how to write an epilogue that can be applied to a thesis?
    Donagan
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    When writing a thesis, it is not customary to add an epilogue.
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    Do I have to write both an epilogue and a prologue?
    Donagan
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    No. Often a book with a prologue will have an epilogue -- but not always. Many books with epilogues do not have prologues.
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    Is there a certain format used for epilogues?
    Donagan
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    Not really. It's typically the same format used in the main part of the book.
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