Part 1. Definition
Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
Part 2. Example
Except for this small vocal minority, we have just not gotten a lot of groundswell against this from members, " says APA president Philip G. Zimbardo of Stanford University.
Answer: "Except for this small vocal minority, we have not gotten a lot of groundswell against this," says APA president Zimbardo.
Explanation: Both texts convey the same meaning that they have not gotten much groundswell against this except for small minority.
Part 3. Exercise
In the 13th-century bishop's residence, the Palais de la Berbie, the Musee Toulouse-Lautrec honors the painter (who was born in Albi in 1864) and houses the country's largest collection of his works and sketchbooks.
Answer:
The Musee Toulouse-Lautrec honors the painter (nee 1864, Albi) by housing the country's largest collection of his works and sketchbooks.