Excerpt

usgb/ekˈsɜːrpt/
noun

A small piece taken from a book, movie, speech, or other text.

She read an excerpt from her latest novel at the book reading event.
Visual representation of "excerpt" - A small piece taken from a book, movie, speech, or other text.

Often appears as...

  • excerpt from
  • an excerpt of
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Context Clarity

Use 'excerpt' to clarify what part of a larger text you refer to.

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The teacher provided an excerpt from 'Romeo and Juliet' to discuss Shakespeare's language.
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Representation Sample

An 'excerpt' can represent the style or content of a work.

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The excerpt of the speech gave us a taste of the speaker's passion.
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Preview Highlight

Excerpts are used in teasers or previews to engage the audience.

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Movie trailers often use exciting excerpts to attract viewers.
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