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Pleonasm

usgb/ˈpliːənæzəm/Volume
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Avoid Overstatement

Use 'pleonasm' to catch unnecessarily repeated ideas that do not add meaning.

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Noticing the pleonasm in 'circle around' helps you write concisely.
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Enhance Clarity

Recognize pleonasm to make your points clear without extra words muddling your message.

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She revised her essay to eliminate the pleonasm and clarify her argument.
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Identify Emphasis

Sometimes pleonasm can be used for emphasis or style, but should be used sparingly.

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His speech used pleonasm to emphasize his strong feelings.
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