Question

How is the ellipsis being used in the following sentence? She used to be our favorite aunt…not anymore. indicates an omission in the middle of text shows omission of text at the end of a sentence alerts reader to hesitation in written thoughts demonstrates trailing off; leaving unspoken thought

Answer 1

I feel like the ellipsis in this sentence is being used as a hesitation. The person is expressing a thought of disappointment or sadness. They are saying she is no longer their favorite aunt without going into details as to why she's not.