Question

Read this text. According to a Japanese myth that attempts to explain earthquakes, a giant catfish called Namazu is buried beneath Japan and sometimes moves its tail, causing the ground to shift. Is this an appropriate use of an ellipsis? "According to a Japanese myth . . . , a giant catfish called Namazu is buried beneath Japan and sometimes moves its tail, causing the ground to shift."

Answer 1

Read this text.
On May 25, 1977, Star Wars opened in theaters and wowed audiences with groundbreaking special effects.
Is this an appropriate use of an ellipsis?
"On May 25, 1977, Star Wars. . . with groundbreaking special effects."