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Grade 8 ELA: Punctuation — Ellipsis, Dashes & Conventions Mastery
1.
three dots (…) used to show omission or a trailing pause
2.
set off an abrupt break, aside, or emphasis
3.
to show that words were omitted from the original
4.
hesitation, trailing off, or unfinished thought (craft)
5.
the dash
6.
Wait… / Wait… I…
7.
an agreed rule or customary practice readers expect
8.
no — standard is three dots (style-guide aware)
9.
three dots showing omission or trailing pause
10.
marks abrupt break, aside, or emphasis
11.
leaving words out, marked with ellipsis
12.
agreed rule/practice readers expect
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