: Re: Should I use ellipses or em dashes to denote pauses in speech? I flipped open its latch and peered inside. Aâ€”gold tooth? I flipped open its latch and peered inside. A ... gold

em dashes are usually used to denote an interruption or sudden change â€” whether in dialogue, thought or narrative â€” ellipses are for pauses, again in all respects.

'I just don't see whyâ€”
'I don't care what you think,' Johan barked, turning from me before I could protest.

'She was just...' His face turned pale as his memory returned to that night.
'Just what?' I asked, eager for more.

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