FUNKCJE TAUTOLOGII I PLEONAZMÓW WE WSPÓŁCZESNYCH WYPOWIEDZIACH PERSWAZYJNYCH
The Functions of Tautologies and Pleonasms in Contemporary Persuasive Speech

Summary/Abstract: The article deals with tautology and pleonasm - often considered as mistakes or linguistic errors. However, beside situations in which the sender uses them unconsciously, it must be assumed that they may have numerous, significant linguistic functions. First of all they often serve amplification aims - they highlight and enhance the most crucial thought included in speech. They may also make the text more precise or add a lofty tone or create a humorous effect. Apart from semantic functions, tautological and pleonastic structures have formal functions - they make the speech rhythmical and make it sound complete.

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