A script is a written text that outlines the dialogue, actions, and instructions for performers in a play, film, television show, or other forms of media. It serves as a blueprint for storytelling and can include additional notes on character development, settings, and stage directions. Scripts can vary in format depending on the medium; for instance, film scripts have a specific structure that includes elements like scene headings, character names, dialogue, and action descriptions.
In a broader context, the term "script" can also refer to:
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Programming Script: A set of instructions written in a programming language that automates tasks or processes, often used in software development and web development (e.g., JavaScript, Python scripts).
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Handwritten Script: The style of handwriting or text, which can refer to different types of written characters (e.g., cursive, calligraphy).
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Scriptural Texts: Texts that are considered sacred in various religious traditions, such as the Bible, Quran, or Hindu scriptures.
Each of these interpretations shares the common theme of being a record of specified content, whether for performance, programming, writing, or religious practice.