Excerption (Noun)
Meaning
A passage selected from a larger work; "he presented excerpts from William James' philosophical writings".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Historians carefully selected excerpts that highlighted key events from world wars for their documentary.
- Excerpts from John Steinbeck's novels are often studied for insight into the American economic struggles of the 1930s.
- The literary magazine featured excerpts from debut authors, offering readers a glimpse into their emerging styles.
- The professor lectured on Shakespeare by presenting relevant excerpts from his renowned plays.
- The book contained excerpts from letters and speeches that showcased the exceptional oratory skills of Abraham Lincoln.