Plot outline (8)
I believe the answer is:
scenario
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">plot outline</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for scenario that I've seen before include "Outlines of drama" , "Film script outline" , "Outline of dramatic work" , "Story outline" , "Film plot outline" .)