The statement, 'It foreshadows the outcome of the play' best states the purpose of excerpt
<u>Explanation:</u>
Excerpt is an instrument in English which is used from the beginning of English literature. Excerpt is used by many famous play writers as it is one of the best ways to foreshadow a play, it helps foreshadowing in such a way, the play gets more intense and interesting for the audience.
One of the most famous examples of usage of excerpt is in the play written by William Shakespeare called Romeo and Juliet. The expert brings in the conflicts and the disagreements of the parents, it helps in explaining the mail characters and helps in foreshadowing the play.
