Ellipses and Quotations

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What is an ellipsis?

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An ellipsis is a series of three dots (….) used to indicate the omission of words, phrases, or lines in a quoted passage.

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How is an ellipsis used in writing?

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An ellipsis is used to shorten a quoted passage by omitting words or phrases, to indicate a pause or hesitation, or to show an incomplete thought.

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What does 'omit' mean?

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To omit means to leave out or exclude.

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Is the following sentence correct? 'The parade had clowns, floats . . . and a brass band.'

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Yes, the sentence is correct.

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When quoting mid-sentence, do you need an ellipsis before the quote?

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No, you do not need an ellipsis before the quote.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate omitted text in a quote?

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An ellipsis (…).

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Can an ellipsis be used to create suspense in writing?

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Yes, an ellipsis can create suspense by indicating a pause or an unfinished thought.

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What is the purpose of using an ellipsis in academic writing?

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The purpose is to maintain the integrity of the original text while making it more concise.

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What is the correct format for an ellipsis?

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An ellipsis consists of three dots with spaces before and after each dot.

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Can an ellipsis be used at the beginning of a quote?

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Yes, an ellipsis can be used at the beginning of a quote if the quote starts mid-sentence.