[Forum] Ellipsis ending dialogue

When referring to ellipsis used with other punctuation, CMoS 13.39 gives the example: “But . . . but . . . ,” said Tom. But I can't think of a reason why the ungainly comma following the ellipsis in this example (used to indicate faltering thought or incomplete speech) should be necessary. Af

[Forum] RE: Ellipsis ending dialogue

But . . . isn't an ellipsis a pause already? To me, the comma somewhat breaks the effect the ellipsis is trying to achieve.

[Forum] ellipsis versus suspension points

I am attempting to copy edit a paper where the author uses ellipsis points in brackets, i.e., [...]. Can anyone explain the difference between suspension points and an ellipsis? Is one an actual pause in the "conversation" and one an omission of text? Where is it appropriate to use [...]? CMS note

[Forum] RE: Capitalization after Ellipsis in Quotation

Yes, there should be a space on both sides of the ellipsis when following CMOS style, unless the first ellipsis point is actually a period at the end of the preceding sentence (in which case, there would be a space after the period, follow by the ellipsis and ending with another space before the nex

[Forum] letters and ellipsis

My author quotes an entire letter in his book (1/2 page) and uses ellipsis at end of last sentence in each paragraph. Do I omit ellipsis even in a letter? Thanks.

[Forum] RE: Capitalization after Ellipsis in Quotation

Since the sentence wouldn't be grammatically correct without the part that comes after the ellipsis, "it" should be lowercase. And there shouldn't be a comma after the ellipsis. Here's how the sentence should look: "If they are making that decision . . . it makes better sense to allow them to do i

[Forum] RE: Ellipsis and interrupted speech

I agree with Ray and Lorem Ipsum. If this is to indicate faltering or trailing speech (as it appears to be from your example), and additional dot would actually be a period that would put an abrupt ending after the ellipsis rather than letting the dialogue trail. The four-dot ellipsis isn't needed a

[Forum] RE: Bracketed Ellipsis

Hmm well I think the quote comes from some work of fiction or commentary on fiction (so probably not MLA's punctuation). The bracketed ellipsis is different in some way than the regular ellipsis. One of the things that I dislike about the MLA Handbook is the lack of explanation of many of the g

[Forum] Four-dot ellipsis in dialogue?

Forgive me if this is covered in CMOS; I'm unable to find an example that really nails it. When we use an ellipsis to indicate a pause in dialogue, and NOT an omission of quoted material, and it comes after a complete sentence, does it retain the period (and become a "four-dot ellipsis")? [i]"

[Forum] RE: Ellipsis in quotations & broken quotations

I like your version better. It doesn't make sense to have the four-dot (or is that five?) ellipsis after the partial sentence because she's not finished talking yet. The looking at Antonia isn't a dialogue tag though, so I'm not so sure about the comma after it. Also, the ellipsis after "or" -