Tautology and Examples

Figurative or figurative language is commonly used in various types of essays. Use kinds of figure of speech can make sentences more interesting and make writing less formal. Therefore figure of speech is often used in types of poetry, prose, kinds of short stories as well as novels. Figures are rarely used in scientific works because they reduce formality. In the previous article, several types of figure of speech have been discussed. Some of them enter kinds of comparison figure of speech and kinds of figure of speech contradiction. This time we will discuss tautological figure of speech and examples, of which this figure of speech is a part from affirmation.

Understanding Tautology Maj

Etymologically, tautology comes from Language Latin "tautology”, which means “repetition of meaning”. According to the KBBI, it is defined as the repetition of statements, ideas, or words that are excessive and are actually not needed because they have the same meaning. So tautological figure of speech can be defined as

style language that uses word repetition or uses words that have similar meanings to give more emphasis.

Tautological figure of speech causes the sentence to be no effective because of the repetition of words that have the same or the same meaning. Examples of effective and ineffective sentences can be read in the previous article. However, in certain contexts this repetition makes the sentence conveyed more assertive. For example, when delivering speeches, lectures, works literature or swearing. The existence of this excess use of words makes tautological figure of speech almost similar to pleonasm figure of speech. The difference can be seen from example of pleonasm figure of speech. In pleonasm figure of speech, repetition is not needed because the previous word contains an implicit meaning. While tautological figure of speech tends to use synonyms as repetition with the aim of confirming the sentence formed.

Examples and Discussion of Tautology

1. Therefore remember God. Then we can keep away the bad qualities, avoid negative thoughts, and keep the dirty things from within us.

Discussion example 1:

In the second sentence of example 1, each clause that is formed has the same meaning. The meaning to be conveyed is that remembering God can avoid bad qualities. In order to make the meaning stronger, it is repeated with clauses that have the same meaning.

2. I promise to always be by your side in joy and sorrow, in laughter and tears, in happiness and sorrow.

Discussion Example 2:

In example 2, each clause has a similar meaning. The meaning to be conveyed is his promise to always be together, whether in a state of joy or sorrow. The next clause has the same meaning and confirms the sentence formed.

3. How dare you. I've been trying to understand, trying to understand.

Discussion Example 3:

In example 3, the second sentence has a clause with the same meaning. Even the words understand and understand are classified as synonyms or synonyms. This is what causes this sentence to be an example of a tautological figure of speech.

4. How much longer do you ask me to wait, wait, faithfully hope you come back.

Discussion Example 4:

Example 4 has a clause that has the same meaning. The words wait and wait are synonyms. While "faithfully hope you come back" has a similar meaning to the words "waiting" and "waiting". Therefore, this example is an example of a tautological figure of speech.

5. Are you still not satisfied? How many times have you hurt your wife, how many times have you lied to your wife, and how many times have you betrayed your wife?

Discussion Example 5:

Example 5 in the second sentence has a clause that has the same meaning. Example 5 is a rhetorical sentence which means that the husband has hurt his wife many times. This rhetorical sentence is repeated using clauses that have the same meaning.

6. By using this cream your facial skin will look healthier, brighter and more flushed.

Discussion Example 6:

The sentence in example 6 emphasizes that the use of cream will make the skin look healthy. This is confirmed by the addition of the word repetition which refers to the meaning of healthy skin. Use of the word "bright” and “blush” have similar meanings to the appearance of healthy skin.

7. Let's create a peaceful country. A country that knows no conflict. A country that loves difference.

Discussion of Example 7:

The three sentences in example 7 describe the same meaning, namely a peaceful country. This sentence is often found in speeches or orations. This is an invitation to create a peaceful country. To be more assertive, this meaning is repeated by using repetition which has a similar meaning to the word "peace". In the context of this example sentence, the words "do not know conflict" and "love differences".

8. Indeed I admit I like, I do love.

Discussion of Example 8:

Sentence in example 8 illustrates the same meaning. Not only the same, but the repetition used is in the form of synonyms, namely "to like" and "to love".

9. Tell me what happened. What makes you so anxious and restless?

Discussion of Example 9:

The second sentence in Example 9 contains the words "anxious" and "anxious". These two words are synonymous. The use of these two words in one sentence gives more emphasis to the sentence formed.

10. I can't wait to see and see you soon.

Discussion of Example 10:

The sentence in example 10 contains word "meet" and "meet". These two words are synonymous. The repetition of words using their synonyms gives more emphasis to the sentences formed.

11. I can only be silent and silent in front of the class when they laugh at me.

Discussion of Example 11:

The sentence in example 11 contains the words "silent" and "mute". These two words are synonymous. The repetition of words using their synonyms gives more emphasis to the sentences formed.

12. It's not that I don't care about her feelings. No, it really isn't!

Discussion Example 12:

In Example 12, the word is not repeated many times in the sentence. This is done to show strong emphasis or emphasis.

From the examples above, it can be concluded that tautological figure of speech is a figure of speech that emphasizes something by giving repetition of words. Mainly using synonyms. So that the same or similar meaning is obtained.

Thus the discussion of tautological figure of speech and examples in sentences. May be useful.