a particular part of a book, poem, etc. that is chosen so that it can be used in a discussion, article, etc.
The teacher asked each student to choose an extract from the novel for analysis in the next class.
In her research paper, she included an extract from the poet's work to support her argument.
The journalist quoted an extract from the interview to capture the essence of the speaker's perspective.
During the literature seminar, participants shared their favorite extracts and discussed their significance in the context of the book.
