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excerpts

/ˈɛksɜːrpts/ /ɪkˈsɜːrpts/

Meanings
noun
A clip, snippet, passage or extract from a larger work such as a news article, a film, or a literary composition.

Examples :

"The teacher read excerpts from the famous novel to introduce it to the class. "
media literature writing communication language

Related Words

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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snippet noun

/ˈsnɪpɪt/

A small part of something, such as a song or fabric; sample.

"From the snippet I heard of their rehearsal, they sound pretty good."

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teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

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introduce verb

/ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːs/ /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/

(of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).

"Let me introduce you to my friends."

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extract noun

/ˈɛkstrækt/ /ɪkˈstrækt/

Something that is extracted or drawn out.

"The extract from the textbook was the most important part for the history test. "

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material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

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article noun

/ˈɑːtɪkəl/ /ˈɑɹtəkl̩/

A piece of nonfictional writing such as a story, report, opinion piece, or entry in a newspaper, magazine, journal, dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.

"The school newspaper published an article about the upcoming student council elections. "

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passages noun

/ˈpæsɪdʒɪz/

A paragraph or section of text or music with particular meaning.

"She struggled to play the difficult passages."

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composition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

The act of putting together; assembly.

"The composition of the band's new song involved several different instruments. "

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passage noun

/ˈpæsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpasɑːʒ/

A paragraph or section of text or music with particular meaning.

"She struggled to play the difficult passages."

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literary adjective

/ˈlɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈlɪtəɹɛ(ə)ɹi/

Relating to literature.

"a literary history"

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classic noun

/ˈklæ.sɪk/

A perfect and/or early example of a particular style.

"The teacher's lesson plan was a classic example of how to teach fractions effectively. "