monotony

(noun)

Tedium as a result of repetition or a lack of variety.

Related Terms

  • metaphor
  • simile

Examples of monotony in the following topics:

  • Choosing Vivid Words

    • Monotony: the cardinal and most common sin of the public speaker. " - J.
    • Avoid the "sin of monotony," as Esenwein puts it, by using vivid language and imagery to build interest in your speech.
  • Pitch

    • Avoid monotony, speaking with one pitch tone or little variety in pitch.
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  • Statistics
  • U.S. History
  • World History
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