Ellipses

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What is an ellipsis?

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An ellipsis is a series of three dots ( . . . ) used to indicate the omission of words, phrases, or lines in a quoted passage.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

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How is an ellipsis used in writing?

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An ellipsis is used to show that something has been left out of a quote or to indicate a pause in thought.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

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Which punctuation mark is represented by three dots?

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Ellipsis.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

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When should you use an ellipsis?

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Use an ellipsis when you want to shorten a quote or indicate an incomplete thought.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

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What does an ellipsis indicate in dialogue?

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An ellipsis in dialogue indicates that a character's thought or speech is trailing off or is incomplete.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

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Can an ellipsis be used at the beginning of a sentence?

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Yes, an ellipsis can be used at the beginning of a sentence to indicate that the sentence continues from a previous thought.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

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What is the correct way to write an ellipsis?

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An ellipsis is written as three consecutive dots with a space before and after them.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

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How can you shorten a quote using an ellipsis?

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You can remove words from the quote and replace them with an ellipsis to show that something has been omitted.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

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What is an example of an ellipsis in a sentence?

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"I was thinking... maybe we should go to the park."

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What is the difference between an ellipsis and a dash?

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An ellipsis indicates omission or a pause, while a dash (—) indicates a break in thought or a change in direction.

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4