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Stylistic devices: Tautology
What is tautology?
Tautology is a statement that says the same thing twice in different ways, or a statement that is unconditionally true by the way it is phrased.
Examples of tautology
- Forward planning.
- It's a free gift.
- The mobile phone is a new innovation.
- In my point of view, it is completely useless.
- These are necessary essentials.
- My first priority is to buy food the children.
- Socrates is either mortal or he's not.
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