Battologize Quiz receives a topic-specific treatment on this page.
Question 1
Which device repeats the beginning of successive clauses? Anaphora.
Question 2
Which term means immediate repetition? Epizeuxis.
Question 3
Is all repetition poor style? No.
Question 4
What is the noun behind battologize? Battology.
Question 5
What is the first editing step? Identify recurring claims.
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.