A screenplay is a written work that serves as the basis for a film or television production. It is typically composed of dialogue, character descriptions, and scene directions. The term 'screenplay' is derived from the term 'photoplay, ' which was used to describe early silent films. A photoplay is a 9-letter word for a screenplay. A SCENARIO is an 8-letter word for a screenplay and is used to describe a detailed outline of a story. Finally, a SCRIPT is a 6-letter word for a screenplay and is used to describe the actual written work.