A PLAY

SYNOPSIS
A PLAY SYNOPSIS IS A BRIEF SUMMARY OF
THE PLOT, CHARACTERS, AND THEMES OF A
PLAY.
INTRODUCTION

• The introduction of a play is typically

referred to as the “exposition.”
PLOT

Is the sequence of events on which the

story happens.
CHARACTER

• The synopsis should introduce the

main characters, including their
names and a brief description of their
roles in the play.
TWO TYPES OF
CHARACTERS
• PROTAGONIST- The main character
of the story.
• ANTAGONIST- The anti or villain of
the story.
TONE

• The synopsis may indicate the tone of the

play.
LENGTH

• It should be concise.
CONCLUSION

• The synopsis should conclude with a brief

statement that leaves the reader with a
sense of the play’s overall impact and
significance.
 TASK 1: BRAINSTORMING

In writing a play synopsis, can we include anything that does

not appear in the original text. Do we have to include
personal comments or evaluation?
 TASK 4: WRITE SHOP

In a small group of 5, students will

write their own version of the
synopsis of the play.