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Word of the Day: Pleonasm.

NOUN
1. The use of more words than are necessary to convey meaning (e.g., "see with one's eyes"), either as a fault of style or for emphasis.

Example Sentences.
1. "Despite the author's tendency toward pleonasm, I enjoyed reading the entire series."
2. "Karen edited her papers carefully to cut out all pleonasm after receiving a critique on her
wordiness."
3. "To correct a tendency toward pleonasm in my writing, I read everything aloud as I edit."

Word Origin.
Greek, mid-16th century

"Pleonasm" comes from the Greek "pleonazein," which means "be superfluous." Purple prose is an example of "pleonasm" — it specifically refers to extravagant writing with superfluous words. While it's usually the sign of an overeager writer who hasn't yet mastered the art of editing, purple prose has its place.

Word of the Day: Ethos.

NOUN
1. The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.

Example Sentences.
1. "My new job is at a company that prides itself on an ethos of kindness and optimism."
2. "This group seems to embrace the hippie ethos, with an emphasis on peace, nonviolence, and
nonconformity."
3. "The academy was founded on an ethos of self-improvement and hard work."

Word Origin.
Greek, late 17th century

Ethos, logos, and pathos are methods of persuasion (aka rhetorical appeals) originally taught by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. In this context, "ethos" refers to credibility, "pathos" implies emotion, and "logos" refers to logic. These are the principles that can be used to make a speech more persuasive. Outside of Aristotle's teachings, "ethos" means the spirit of a culture or community.

Quote of the Day
“You can’t just sit there and wait for people to give you that golden dream — you’ve got to get out there and make it happen for yourself.”