Ellipses

  • Punctuation marks help the reader understand what the writer is trying to say

  • Ellipses are made by three full stops in a row    …

  • They can indicate a hesitation in speaking because of fear or embarrassment

  • They can also indicate taking time to think things through

  • Additionally they can be used to create tension by adding a pause in the middle or at the end of a sentence

  • PUNCTUATION – ellipses for hesitation

    Identify and use ellipses to show hesitation

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