An ellipsis is used as a literary device primarily to pause a story. It creates a sense of unfinished thought, hesitation, or a moment of reflection, allowing readers to grasp the weight of what has been said or the silence that follows.
How is an ellipsis used as a literary device?(1 point)
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to shift time in a story
to shift time in a story
to cut out dialogue
to cut out dialogue
to extend a scene
to extend a scene
to pause a story
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