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Would this be a correct use of the word comprise?

Yurii2202
> I should mention that this show requires attention to the screen since it comprises important moments that won’t be spelled out with words. My aim is for the verb to emphasize that it’s inextricable part of the story and not just something that is included.

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FloridaFlamingoGirl•
Personally I wouldn't use comprises. I might use contains, includes, or involves. 
SnooDonuts6494•
It's OK. It's probably more natural to say, "this show requires **you to pay** attention to the screen, **because** it **contains** important moments that won’t be spelled out with words." Or "...in words". Both are OK. Or, you could say that it **compels** you to pay attention. Or that it **demands** your **full** attention.
Shorb-o-rino•
The definition google gives for comprise is "consist of; be made up of." You are trying to say that there are moments in the show that require the viewer to pay attention, so this word wouldn't work. "Contains," "includes" or even just "has" are words that work instead.
actinivm•
Its correct, but a little bit awkward.