Chapter

usgb/ˈtʃæptər/
noun

One of the main sections of a book.

I am on chapter 10 of the Harry Potter book.
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Often appears as...

  • close the chapter
  • next chapter
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Narrative Progression

A chapter often signifies progression or change in a narrative.

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The mystery deepens in the next chapter.
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Expected Length

Chapters usually have a consistent length within a book, but can vary between books.

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Each chapter in this novel is about 20 pages long.
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