The term 'Parts of an Ellipsis' refers to the three DOTS (or 'DOTS') that are used to indicate an omission of words in a sentence. The DOTS are also used to indicate a pause or hesitation in speech. The ellipsis is a punctuation mark that is used to indicate an unfinished thought or an interruption in dialogue. It is also used to indicate a trailing off of a sentence, or to indicate a pause for dramatic effect.