Which of the following describes 'ellipsis' as a structural cohesive device in discourse analysis?

Correct answer: Omitting a grammatically required element that is easily inferred from context

Ellipsis is a form of structural cohesion where a piece of grammatical architecture is left unsaid because it is already known from the surrounding text (e.g., 'John won a medal, and Mary [won] a trophy'). It relies on the reader or listener's ability to mentally fill in the blank. It prevents clunky repetition while maintaining clear structural links between clauses.