Intentional Redundancy:
* "I saw it with my own eyes." (The phrase "with my own eyes" emphasizes that the speaker personally witnessed something, adding conviction to their statement.)
* "We're going to go to the store." (The repetition of "go" emphasizes the speaker's intention to go.)
* "He's a very, very talented artist." (The double "very" emphasizes the artist's exceptional talent.)
Unintentional Redundancy:
* "He returned back to his home." ("Returned" already implies going back, so "back" is unnecessary.)
* "The meeting was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances." ("Unforeseen" implies that the circumstances could not be predicted, making "circumstances" redundant.)
* "The reason why I'm late is because I missed the bus." ("Why" and "because" both indicate a reason, making one redundant.)
Using redundancy in a sentence:
"The movie was so good, so good that I watched it twice, twice!"
In this example, the repetition of "so good" and "twice" emphasizes the speaker's enjoyment of the movie.
By understanding the different uses of redundancy, you can effectively use it in your writing to achieve your desired effect. However, always be mindful of potential redundancy in your writing and strive for clarity and conciseness.