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How do you write a synopsis or precis? (1 Viewer)

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Is a synopsis like an essay? if it is, what do I write about in the intro / conc? My task is to write a synopsis on a feature article, paying attention to the ideas / conflicts / language used. so how do i start something like this off?


Ok hows this for a start? sounds corny, i can do better if i think longer:
"The feature article revolves around the idea of... and is complemented with the conflict of... It is conveyed by... and in doing so incorporates language techniques such as..."

Then do I go and spend a paragraph on each aspect of my task? Damn thats such an essay...

Or do I just write in pure prose, no structure at all cept paragraphs? ughh helppp wats a synopsis?! :rolleyes: :(

and while im asking, wats a precis? its pronounced funny, and ive been told its like a report but summarised. so i guess its a synopsis of a report :p

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i dont know..but i think it is like a really detailed essay, with heaps of techniques and stuff...
hang on, i just looked it up in the dictionary and it said a 'condensed outline or statement', so i think its prob just an essay without all the bullshit that people use to make them longer ;)
 

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A synopsis/precis is a summary of something - usually something longer with more detail than the reader wants. It's like an abstract of an essay or report - just make the basic points but don't go into too much detail.
 

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my year 10 teachers favourite word was precis. "Write a precis of this.."
 

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