In normal punctuation, an ellipsis (. . .) is used to indicate that words are missing from a sentence or quote; however, in broadcast copy, the triple periods are often used to indicate __________.
A)several words that are linked into one thought
B)vocal directions to the announcer
C)the end of a sentence so the announcer will lower inflection
D)a pause, usually longer than the pause indicated by a comma

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In broadcast copy, an ellipsis is often used to indicate a pause, which is usually longer than the pause indicated by a comma. This allows the announcer to take a breath and breaks up the copy into manageable chunks for smoother delivery.

In Normal Punctuation, an Ellipsis