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Synopsis

/sɪˈnɑpsɪs/
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(noun) A brief summary of the major points of a written work, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work.

I read a synopsis of the film.
Why didn't you provide a synopsis?
CEFR Practice Quiz
I read a short ____ of the novel to get an idea of the main plot before I decided to buy the book today.

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