When is an ellipsis used?(1 point)

Question

Responses

to show where a thought ends
to show where a thought ends

to indicate a pause or an omission
to indicate a pause or an omission

to indicate a change in subject
to indicate a change in subject

to correct or delete information

What does an omission indicate in a sentence? (1 point)
Responses

a pause
a pause

something left out
something left out

something corrected
something corrected

a suggestion

In a fictional text, an ellipsis is most likely used for which purpose? (1 point)
Responses

to show that a character is confused
to show that a character is confused

to indicate a long pause
to indicate a long pause

to indicate an omission
to indicate an omission

to show that a new scene is beginning

Why would an author use an ellipsis to omit words from a quote?(1 point)
Responses

to create suspense
to create suspense

to break up the text
to break up the text

to leave out unnecessary information
to leave out unnecessary information

to add in additional thoughts

Answer 1

Here are the correct responses based on your questions:

1. When is an ellipsis used?

   • to indicate a pause or an omission

2. What does an omission indicate in a sentence?

   • something left out

3. In a fictional text, an ellipsis is most likely used for which purpose?

   • to indicate a long pause

4. Why would an author use an ellipsis to omit words from a quote?

   • to leave out unnecessary information

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