plotsummary
nounUK /ˈplɒt ˌsʌməri/
US /ˈplɑːt ˌsʌməri/
A short telling of what happens in a story.
The teacher asked us to write a plot summary of the book in three sentences.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A brief description of the main events of a film or play, often used for promotion.
The plot summary on the movie poster gave away the big twist.
3. A condensed account of a novel's storyline prepared for editors or publishers.
She sent a one-page plot summary along with her manuscript.
4. A student's short written account of a story's key events for class.
His plot summary missed the ending, so the teacher asked him to finish it.