Briefly explain the considerations to consider in order to write a good synopsis.

      

Briefly explain the considerations to consider in order to write a good synopsis.

  

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Martin
- It is a short account comprising one to three pages of something longer.
- It summarizes the information in books, films, plays and research papers. It is found at
the beginning of a text.
- To write a good synopsis take into account:

1. The blurb.

- Read the blurb at the back cover of the book.
- It helps you to know who the write or writers are and their experiences in writing.
- It outlines the plot, key issues and topics covered in the book.
- It may state how the book is rated by authorities on the subject.

2. The text.

- Survey the book from which the synopsis will be written. This involves studying:

- the introduction,

- the table of contents,

- chapters or scenes and

- summaries of the book.

3. Reading the text.

- Take note of its strong and weak points.

- Note areas of interest which have been highlighted.

- Select and give only the most important ideas and points from the text.

- Write in complete but short and compact sentences.

- We normally use the present simple tense in a synopsis
marto answered the question on April 15, 2019 at 06:26


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