Using Ellipses in Quotations

The video tutorial explains the use of ellipses in writing, focusing on their application in both poetry and prose. It highlights the importance of maintaining the original meaning of a text when using ellipses and provides guidance on MLA guidelines. The tutorial also addresses complex situations where ellipses are used and offers best practices to ensure clarity and integrity in writing.

What is the primary function of an ellipsis in a quotation?

• To add additional information

• To emphasize a point

• To skip over a part of a quotation

• To correct grammatical errors

How many periods are used in an ellipsis?

• Two

• Three

• Five

• Four

What is the primary use of an ellipsis?

• To emphasize a point

• To correct grammatical errors

• To add additional information

• To skip over a part of a quotation

How many periods are used in an ellipsis?

• Three

• Five

• Four

• Two

What is the primary use of an ellipsis?

• To emphasize a point

• To skip over a part of a quotation

• To add additional information

• To correct grammatical errors

How many periods are used in an ellipsis?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

In the poem by Thomas Prendergast, what is the issue with using an ellipsis?

• It makes the poem longer

• It adds unnecessary punctuation

• It makes the poem rhyme

• It changes the original meaning

What is a potential problem when using ellipses in quotations?

• They can add unnecessary emphasis

• They can make the text too long

• They can change the original meaning

• They can make the text too short

In the poem by Thomas Prendergast, what issue arises with using an ellipsis?

• It adds unnecessary punctuation

• It makes the poem rhyme

• It changes the original meaning

• It makes the poem longer

What is a potential problem when using ellipses in quotations?

• They can make the text too long

• They can change the original meaning

• They can make the text too short

• They can add unnecessary emphasis