Definitions
- Describing a sentence structure where a repeated verb or auxiliary is omitted in the second clause. - Referring to a construction where a word or phrase is missing, but its presence is implied by the context. - Talking about a type of ellipsis that occurs when a word or phrase is omitted from the second clause of a sentence.
- Referring to the omission of a word or phrase that can be inferred from the context. - Describing a sentence structure where a word or phrase is left out but can be understood from the context. - Talking about a linguistic device used to avoid repetition or to create a more concise sentence.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the omission of words or phrases.
- 2Both rely on context to convey meaning.
- 3Both are used to create more concise sentences.
- 4Both can occur in the middle of a sentence.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Gapping involves the omission of a repeated verb or auxiliary, while ellipsis can involve the omission of any word or phrase.
- 2Function: Gapping is used to avoid repetition and create a more concise sentence, while ellipsis can serve various functions, such as creating suspense or emphasizing a point.
- 3Position: Gapping occurs in the second clause of a sentence, while ellipsis can occur anywhere in a sentence.
- 4Type: Gapping is a specific type of ellipsis, while ellipsis is a broader term that encompasses various types of omissions.
- 5Frequency: Gapping is less common than ellipsis in everyday language.
Remember this!
Gapping and ellipsis are both linguistic devices used to omit words or phrases from a sentence. However, gapping is a specific type of ellipsis that involves the omission of a repeated verb or auxiliary in the second clause of a sentence. On the other hand, ellipsis can involve the omission of any word or phrase and can serve various functions, such as creating suspense or emphasizing a point.
