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how is an ellipsis used as a literary device?
1. To shift time in a story
2. To cut out dialogue
3. To extend a scene
4. To pause a story
1. To shift time in a story
2. To cut out dialogue
3. To extend a scene
4. To pause a story
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An ellipsis can be used as a literary device primarily in the following ways:
1. **To shift time in a story**: Ellipses can indicate a passage of time or an omitted section of a narrative, signaling a transition between events.
2. **To cut out dialogue**: They can be used to imply that some dialogue has been left out, either intentionally to create suspense or to focus on the most critical parts of a conversation.
3. **To pause a story**: Ellipses can create a pause in the narrative, allowing for reflection or hesitation, and can emphasize the emotional state of a character.
However, using an ellipsis to **extend a scene** is less common as it typically indicates an omission or pause rather than expanding on details.
Overall, options 1, 2, and 4 correctly describe how an ellipsis can be utilized in literature.
1. **To shift time in a story**: Ellipses can indicate a passage of time or an omitted section of a narrative, signaling a transition between events.
2. **To cut out dialogue**: They can be used to imply that some dialogue has been left out, either intentionally to create suspense or to focus on the most critical parts of a conversation.
3. **To pause a story**: Ellipses can create a pause in the narrative, allowing for reflection or hesitation, and can emphasize the emotional state of a character.
However, using an ellipsis to **extend a scene** is less common as it typically indicates an omission or pause rather than expanding on details.
Overall, options 1, 2, and 4 correctly describe how an ellipsis can be utilized in literature.
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