
Pleonasm
Avoid Overstatement
Use 'pleonasm' to catch unnecessarily repeated ideas that do not add meaning.
Noticing the pleonasm in 'circle around' helps you write concisely.
Enhance Clarity
Recognize pleonasm to make your points clear without extra words muddling your message.
She revised her essay to eliminate the pleonasm and clarify her argument.
Identify Emphasis
Sometimes pleonasm can be used for emphasis or style, but should be used sparingly.
His speech used pleonasm to emphasize his strong feelings.