Using Ellipses in Dialogue

Using Ellipses in Dialogue

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English

5th - 6th Grade

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The video tutorial explains the use of ellipses in writing, particularly in dialogue, to indicate pauses or missing text. It covers the rules for spacing ellipses and provides examples of how they can enhance the authenticity of dialogue. The tutorial also guides viewers through analyzing a speaker's mood to determine where ellipses should be placed. Finally, it offers practice exercises for revising dialogue with ellipses.

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