noun as in strong fondness

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exordium, epigraph, preface

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Example:The exordium of his speech was captivating.

Definition:An introduction; an opening statement, esp. in a speech or a piece of writing.

From exordium

Example:The epigraph to the novel perfectly encapsulated the main theme.

Definition:A pithy or significant quotation or statement at the beginning of a book, essay, etc.

From epigraph

Example:The preface was a valuable guide to the essay collection’s content.

Definition:An introductory statement written before the main text of a book or article.

From preface