What does a novel wedge mean?

A novel wedge usually refers to the beginning of a novel, also known as the prelude, introduction, prologue, etc. It usually appears before the novel officially begins to attract the reader's attention by describing the background, characters, story outline, etc. and lay the foundation for the development of the story. The purpose of writing a novel was to briefly introduce the plot and background to arouse the interest of the readers and make them want to continue reading. A wedge could be a single paragraph of text or a plot, a description or a narrative. The function of the novel's wedge was not only to provide a background and starting point for the story, but also to leave an impression in the readers 'minds, making them interested in the story and wanting to know more relevant information in order to better understand the plot and characters of the novel. Therefore, the position of the novel's wedge was very important in the creation of novels.