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The Department of Redundancy Department, Part 2: Pleonasm

In a previous post, I introduced the problem of redundant writing and discussed the first of two kinds of redundancy: …

Another fairly common trait in Hero’s Journey stories is the inner journey of the Hero, analogous to the outer journey he undertakes.

The Hero starts out with an outer “want” and an inner “need.” He might not be conscious, even, of the inner need, but it’s clear to the reader.

As I work with students on their SAT essays, I end up seeing certain errors over and over. One of …

Here’s a common problem most folks can’t put their finger on: the tautology.