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Synopsis

Also known as story synopsis.

A prose summary that presents a story’s principal characters, events, and outcome.

In practice

Length varies by submission or production need, but a working synopsis normally reveals the ending and stays focused on the causal spine of the story.

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Sources

  1. E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.