+A **prop** (short for "property") is an object handled by actors on a stage or film set. These vital items, from a simple [Book](/wiki/book) to an elaborate [Costume](/wiki/costume) accessory, ground a narrative in tangible reality, enhancing character and plot. They are carefully chosen to evoke specific emotions or information.
+## See also
+- [Stagecraft](/wiki/stagecraft)
+- [Theatre](/wiki/theatre)
+- [Film](/wiki/film)
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