Pleonasm: Definition and Examples
Grammarly
MAY 3, 2023
Pleonasm shows up in phrases like “I saw it with my own eyes” (who else’s eyes could have seen it for you?), “buy now for an added bonus” (a bonus is by definition additional), and “receive a free gift” (gifts are always free). Smoothies are, by definition, blended fruit drinks. What are the two types of pleonasm?
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