Rewrite Exercises receives a topic-specific treatment on this page.
Exercise 1
Reduce a six-sentence paragraph that repeats one claim to two sentences.
Exercise 2
Turn accidental repetition into deliberate anaphora.
Exercise 3
Rewrite an overlong email so the request appears first.
Exercise 4
Replace three weak synonyms with one precise word.
Exercise 5
Keep a useful refrain while cutting surrounding redundancy.
Frequently asked questions
What does battologize mean?
To repeat words, phrases, or ideas excessively and tiresomely.
Is all repetition bad?
No. Deliberate repetition can create emphasis, rhythm, structure, or memory.
What is battology?
The noun for needless or wearisome repetition.
How do I fix repetitive writing?
Keep the strongest version and remove restatements that add nothing new.
Is battologize a real word?
Yes. It is an established but uncommon English verb.