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Repetition&Redundancy

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Repetition has to be used _______ of each word or phrase in the written work.

a)

separated

b)

within close proximity

c)

detached

d)

many many times next

2.

what advantage does repetition have on literary work of poetry or prose?

a)

brings out desired meaning

b)

figurative speech and rhyme

c)

clarity to an idea and/ or make ir memorable for the reader

3.

where is Isocolon repetition usually found?

a)

academic and business writing

b)

IELTS & TOEFL tests

c)

in the kitchen

d)

medical english

4.

Anaphora uses repetition of succesive phrases, clauses or sentences at...

a)

references

b)

Introduction

c)

End

d)

Beginning

5.

What effect creates the repeated elements on Anaphora repetition?

a)

divides into main ideas

b)

strengthens the passage and creates intensity

c)

focus on academic context

d)

creates the multiverse of madness

6.

Epistrophe use repetition of succesive phrases, clauses or sentences at....

a)

Middle

b)

Credits

c)

End

d)

Beggining

7.

Select the correct tips to avoid Repetition

a)

Let someone else check your work

b)

Be aware of errors where you repeat yourself

c)

Check by reading outloud

d)

Add terms or concepts of your work

8.

What is Redundancy

a)

When we use intentionally two or more times the same word in a written work

b)

A word or phrase is repeated to provide clarity and emphasis to a writing

c)

It is when we use two or more words together that share the same meaning

d)

Something very very redundant

9.

Select the correct examples of Redundancy

a)

Forever and ever

b)

ATM

c)

Tiktok

d)

Annual anniversary

10.

Why should Redundancy be avoided?👀

a)

Simplification may diminish effectiveness of certain points of a lecture.

b)

Gives a dramatic effect in speech or writing

c)

It makes the writing look professional

d)

interrupts the flow of your writing, making it annoying or distracting for the reader.

11.

Which type of Redundancy would you put to the next sentence..?

"Hey! My PC computer is not working"

(a)  

12.

Which one of these is a good example of Pleonasm..?

a)

See with my eyes

b)

Evil Angel

c)

Noa Noa

d)

I´m walking on sunshine