Question

Authors can use an ellipsis for which purpose?(1 point)
Responses

to separate items in a list
to separate items in a list

to create a dramatic effect
to create a dramatic effect

to introduce dialogue
to introduce dialogue

to end a sentence

Answer 1

Authors can use an ellipsis primarily **to create a dramatic effect**. While ellipses can also have other uses in informal contexts, their main literary function is often to indicate a pause, an unfinished thought, or a trailing off, which contributes to dramatic effect.