Apercu, RECAP, OUTLINE, and SCENARIO are all terms used to describe a short synopsis. APERCU is a French term meaning a brief summary or overview. RECAP is a shortened version of the word 'RECAPITULATION' which means a summary of the main points. OUTLINE is a summary of the main points of a text or presentation. SCENARIO is a summary of the plot of a story or play. All of these terms refer to a short synopsis which is a brief summary of the main points of a text or presentation.