Excess Express

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed to enhance students’ understanding of pleonasm, a literary device that involves using more words than necessary to convey an idea, often for emphasis or to create a dramatic effect. The term comes from the Greek word ‘pleonasmos’, meaning ‘excessive’. Students are tasked with reading assigned texts and identifying instances of pleonasm, followed by specifying the type of pleonasm they have found. The exercise aims to sharpen students’ reading and analytical skills in recognizing stylistic choices in writing.

The worksheet’s goal is to teach students how to detect pleonasm within various texts, allowing them to understand its function and effect in literature. By identifying examples of pleonasm, students learn how writers use this device to emphasize certain points or add depth to their writing. The task of categorizing the type of pleonasm encourages a deeper analysis of the text, prompting students to think critically about the intention behind the author’s word choice. This activity ultimately contributes to students’ literacy and enhances their editorial eye for detail in language use.