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Ellipsis

usgb/ɪˈlɪpsɪs/Volume
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Creating Suspense

Ellipsis can build suspense by delaying the completion of a sentence.

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He opened the door slowly, and then...
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Implied Understanding

Use ellipsis when the rest of the sentence is obvious or already understood.

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If looks could kill...
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Conversational Pause

An ellipsis mimics natural pauses in casual conversations.

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Well... I'm not sure.
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