UNDERSTANDING PLEONASMS IN SPEECH AND WRITING
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https://doi.org/10.30888/2663-5712.2025-29-03-021Keywords:
pleonasms, redundancy, linguistic error, lexical economy, cumbersome speech.Abstract
Language is not only a means of communication, but also a rich, lively and multifaceted communication tool that allows people to convey the most subtle shades of thoughts, emotions, moods and feelings. In this context, stylistic techniques that enrich speMetrics
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