Elipsis Points
Learning Goals:
Understand the proper use of elipsis points for use when quoting sources, such as books, films, and other sources.
A Definition:
Elipsis Points (...) can be sued to indicate that material has been omitted from a quotation or quoted material. This is usually done to make the quotaotion simpler or shorter.
Example:
Original Source: The film was a spectacular recreation of the Elizabethan Period, displaying authentic costumes and lifelike sets, especiallly scenes in the court of Elizabeth I.
Condensed: "The film was ... spectacular ... displaying authentic costumes and ... sets...."
When words are omitted at the end of a sentence (like above), use an end mark plus the elipsis points. (Note: some style guides now favour removing the end punctuation if it is a period.)
Exercise:
In partners, use an internet search to look up a famous movie quotation (more than 3 lines). Copy it into your notebook. Then, practice omitting items from the line using your elipsis points to indicate where you have omitted original material.
Understand the proper use of elipsis points for use when quoting sources, such as books, films, and other sources.
A Definition:
Elipsis Points (...) can be sued to indicate that material has been omitted from a quotation or quoted material. This is usually done to make the quotaotion simpler or shorter.
Example:
Original Source: The film was a spectacular recreation of the Elizabethan Period, displaying authentic costumes and lifelike sets, especiallly scenes in the court of Elizabeth I.
Condensed: "The film was ... spectacular ... displaying authentic costumes and ... sets...."
When words are omitted at the end of a sentence (like above), use an end mark plus the elipsis points. (Note: some style guides now favour removing the end punctuation if it is a period.)
Exercise:
In partners, use an internet search to look up a famous movie quotation (more than 3 lines). Copy it into your notebook. Then, practice omitting items from the line using your elipsis points to indicate where you have omitted original material.
Sources:
Image: "Silent Ellipsis Main Page." Silent Ellipsis Main Page. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 May 2012. <http://www.silentellipsis.com/>.
Language Power G. Toronto: Gage, 2003. Print.
Image: "Silent Ellipsis Main Page." Silent Ellipsis Main Page. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 May 2012. <http://www.silentellipsis.com/>.
Language Power G. Toronto: Gage, 2003. Print.