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Pleonastic

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Common MistakesPlay
Watch for overusing pleonastic phrases which can make writing seem cluttered. SlideAvoid saying 'each and every one' when 'everyone' is clear and concise.
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Written ClarityPlay
In academic contexts, being concise is preferred over pleonastic writing. SlideInstead of saying 'due to the fact that,' use 'because.'
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Spoken vs. WrittenPlay
Pleonastic expressions may be more acceptable in casual spoken language but less so in writing. SlideI got up at 7 a.m. in the morning.