Use 'excerpt' to clarify what part of a larger text you refer to. 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. 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. Movie trailers often use exciting excerpts to attract viewers.