The answer is D because he was known to shape thinkers
But Because it is the word that joins two potentially separate sentences together
Ellipsis refers to the omission from speech or writing of a word or words that are superfluous or able to be understood from contextual clues. Hence, its uses below.
<h3>Ellipsis in a sentence</h3>
- "He was also beginning to feel the first stirrings of... something.' The writer uses ellipsis to avoid superfluous words and which is believed to be understood.
- "As he crossed ... buzzing him and went on". (a) simile, (b) He is as brave as lion
- It indicates the comparison between the act of crossing and that of buzzing.
Therefore, the answer is simile.
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