What are at least two ways the ellipsis can be used?

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

The ellipsis can be used in writing in three ways. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

• To indicate a pause in dialogue

• To show an omission of words

• To create a list of items

• To build suspense

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

Find an example of a sentence from your personal reading book/novel that includes the used of an ellipsis. Type the sentence in MLA (author and page number) format.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

Find another example of a sentence from your personal reading book/novel that includes the used of an ellipsis. Type the sentence in MLA (author and page number) format.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

Identify what the ellipsis in the sentence

'Rachel trained . . . and trained . . . and trained.' indicates.

• an omission of words from a quote or text

• a long pause or passage of time

• an unfinished thought

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

Identify what the ellipsis in the sentence

'The entire town of Paradise . . . was devastated by the wildfire.' indicates.

• a) an omission of words from a quote or text

• b) a long pause or passage of time

• c) an unfinished thought

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

Identify what the ellipsis in the sentence

'Winter came . . . and then spring . . . and still the birds did not return.' indicates.

• an omission of words from a quote or text

• a long pause or passage of time

• an unfinished thought

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

When questioned about the incident, the protestor said, “Yes, I was there . . . but I didn’t see anything.”

What does the ellipsis indicate in this sentence?

• a) an omission of words from a quote or text

• b) an unfinished thought

• c) a long pause or passage of time

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

What does the ellipsis indicate in this sentence?

"Winter came . . . and then spring . . . and still the birds did not return."

• a) an omission of words from a quote or text

• b) an unfinished thought

• c) a long pause or passage of time

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

"Gentlemen may cry, “Peace! Peace!”—but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! . . . for me, give me liberty or give me death!" are the famous words spoken by Patrick Henry in March 1775.

What does the ellipsis indicate in this sentence?

• a) an omission of words from a quote or text

• b) an unfinished thought

• c) a long pause or passage of time

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B