Sentences

ellipsis in a sentence

n.

Definition

Ellipsis is a punctuation mark consisting of three dots that indicates a pause, omission, or unfinished thought in writing or speech.

Sample Sentences

  1. The use of ellipsis in writing can create suspense and intrigue.
  2. In her speech, she paused dramatically, using an ellipsis to emphasize her thoughts.
  3. The ellipsis in his message left me wondering about his true intentions.
  4. Many authors employ ellipsis to convey a character's hesitation or uncertainty.
  5. An ellipsis is often used in quotations to indicate omitted text for brevity.

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