Debate and Argument receives a topic-specific treatment on this page.
Central issue
Return to the claim only with evidence or rebuttal.
Call out assertion
Repeated assertion is not proof.
Slogans
A slogan cannot replace reasoning.
Summaries
Use them at major transitions.
Cross-examination
Answer directly before adding context.
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.