Question

A synopsis is _____.

Answer 1

a summary of (whatever you're reading be it a play, a novel, or short story)

Answer 2

a brief summary of a story's events

Step-by-step explanation:

A summary is a brief summary or a brief recopilation of the events of a story, this is often used to explain or to give a little teaser for readers, possible viewers or critics that want to have an idea on what a movie, novel or story is about.