Appendix vs. Epilogue — What's the Difference?

An appendage.

An epilogue or epilog (from Greek ἐπίλογος epílogos, "conclusion" from ἐπί epi, "in addition" and λόγος logos, "word") is a piece of writing at the end of a work of literature, usually used to bring closure to the work. It is presented from the perspective of within the story.

A collection of supplementary material, usually at the end of a book.

A short poem or speech spoken directly to the audience following the conclusion of a play.

(Anatomy) Any of several supplementary or accessory parts of a bodily organ or structure, especially the vermiform appendix of the large intestine.

The performer who delivers such a short poem or speech.

Something attached to something else; an attachment or accompaniment.

A short addition or concluding section at the end of a literary work, often dealing with the future of its characters. Also called afterword.

A text added to the end of a book or an article, containing additional information.

An event which reflects meaningfully on a recently ended conflict or struggle.

(anatomy) The vermiform appendix.

A short speech, spoken directly at the audience at the end of a play

(anatomy) Any process, prolongation, or projection.

The performer who gives this speech

Something appended or added; an appendage, adjunct, or concomitant.

A brief oration or script at the end of a literary piece; an afterword

Any literary matter added to a book, but not necessarily essential to its completeness, and thus distinguished from supplement, which is intended to supply deficiencies and correct inaccuracies.

(computing) A component of a computer program that prepares the computer to return from a routine.

The vermiform appendix.

(transitive) To conclude with an epilogue.

Supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book

A speech or short poem addressed to the spectators and recited by one of the actors, after the conclusion of the play.

A vestigial process that extends from the lower end of the cecum and that resembles a small pouch

The closing part of a discourse, in which the principal matters are recapitulated; a conclusion.

A short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play

A short passage added at the end of a literary work;