How is an ellipsis used as a literary device?(1 point)

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to pause a story
to pause a story

to cut out dialogue
to cut out dialogue

to extend a scene
to extend a scene

to shift time in a story

Answer 1

An ellipsis is used as a literary device to pause a story. It creates a moment of suspense, indicates an unfinished thought, or suggests that something has been omitted, allowing the reader to fill in the gaps or experience the silence.