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An ellipsis is a series of three dots, used to create a pause in thinking or, when quoting, to omit information. Four dots can also be used at the end of a sentence to finish off ominously. That would actually be three dots and a period.
For example:
The man looked above . . . all he could see were three black silhouettes against the bright blue sky.
When the man looked above he couldn't quite believe what he saw . . . .
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An ellipsis is also a rhetorical device in literature (in plain English, another way to write a unique sentence). Its definition is "The deliberate ommission of a word or words readily implied by context."
Examples:
My dreams had no end that night; my delight no limit.
In the anime world, Naruto is a hero; Goku, a legend.
I love coffee; my spouse, soda.
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If you want to use an ellipsis at the end of a quote what must you do?
When using an ellipsis at the end of a quote, you must make sure to have a space before and after each ellipsis point, like this: "Here is an example...". This indicates that words are omitted from the original quote.
Should there be a space after a ellipsis?
Yes, there should be a space after an ellipsis to properly separate it from the following text. This helps maintain readability and clarity in written communication.
What is the plural of ellipsis?
The plural of ellipsis is ellipses.
What does the word ellipsis mean in math?
Ellipsis is not a mathematical term. An ellipsis comprises a set of three dots (...) which is used to indicate text that is omitted but whose content should be clear from the context. An example of its use in mathematics is 1 + 2 + 3 + ... + 25 to indicate the sum of all the integers from 1 to 25.
What are indicated by an ellipsis in a drop down menu of a GUI operating system?
An ellipsis indicates that further choices will follow from selecting that menu item. For example, "Open File…" will lead you to a dialogue box to select which file to open.
Should there be a space after ...?
You mean 'an ellipsis'. Also yes, there is a space after an ellipsis.
Use an ellipsis ( . . . ) when you want to?
You can do whatever you want Ellipsis is a noun so you can use it at the beginning of a sentence. A ellipsis is often indicated by a set of dots.
Can you use an ellipsis at the beginning of a sentence?
You can do whatever you want Ellipsis is a noun so you can use it at the beginning of a sentence. A ellipsis is often indicated by a set of dots.
What is the meaning of an ellipsis in a syntax?
In grammar, an ellipsis is when one or more words are left out and these words must be supplied by the listener or reader. Ellipsis in Greek means to leave out.
What do you call dot dot dot i.e. ....?
that would be called an "ellipsis."It is called ellipsis.
What is the purpose of using a ellipsis?
An ellipsis is used when a word, phrase, or passage is omitted from a quote.
How can you use the word ellipsis in a sentence?
Anyone following an ellipsis is a friend of mine for the night.
