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An Ellipsis in a Quotation Needs a Route Back to the Missing Words
Check what an ellipsis removes from a quotation of an ancient text, and distinguish a modern omission from a gap recorded in the source.
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Quotation Practice
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A Quotation Found in Another Book Needs a Visible Route Back
When you encounter an ancient passage quoted by a modern author, record the source you actually consulted. Keep the indirect quotation separate from firsthand reading.