2006-06-07 00:59:51 · 3 answers · asked by firewall 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
An ellipsis is normally three dots (...) used to indicate omitted words, particularly from a quote.
Dashes are known as either "en dash" or "em dash." The en dash is used to indicate a closed range, or a connection between two things of almost any kind: (June-July 2006; 100-250 meters). The em dash indicates a sudden break in thought—a parenthetical statement like this one—or an open range (such as "John Doe, 1987—").
2006-06-07 01:08:34 · answer #1 · answered by Mama Gretch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
usually, a dash indicates that another statement will follow; with the ellipsis, this does not have to necessarily take place
2006-06-07 08:03:02 · answer #2 · answered by CALLIE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"I don't know..." Harry's voice faded off as he mused over the question.
"Well, I--" Harry broke off as Eleanor bounded into the room.
An ellipsis denotes an unfinished thought or speech, or some words missing. A dsh denotes an interrupted thought or speech.
2006-06-14 04:07:11 · answer #3 · answered by sallyotas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋