What is parallel structure?
using details that go in chronological order to show how events unfolded in a certain way using details that go in chronological order to show how events unfolded in a certain way using a pattern of repeated words or phrases to show that pieces of information are of equal importance using a pattern of repeated words or phrases to show that pieces of information are of equal importance pairing information that is similar and different to highlight the similarities or differences to make a point pairing
information that is similar and different to highlight the similarities or differences to make a point
What is a rhetorical device?
a pattern of repeated words or phrases designed to show that listed items are of equal importance a pattern of repeated words or phrases designed to show that listed items are of equal importance a question that does not and is not intended to have an answer a question that does not and is not intended to have an answer the use of language in a way that is intended to keep the audience from arguing with a point the use of language in a way that is intended to keep the audience from arguing with a point the use of language in a particular way to have an intended effect on the audience
The use of language in a particular way to have an intended effect on the audience
What important factors should a writer consider when choosing a text structure? Select the two correct answers.
how important the events or people they are writing about are how important the events or people they are writing about are the kind of information that will be presented the kind of information that will be presented how old the events or people they are writing about are how old the events or people they are writing about are what the writer most wants the audience to know about the topic what the writer most wants the audience to know about the topic whether the audience will be more entertained by one structure type
The kind of information that will be presented and what the writer most wants the audience to know about the topic.
You want to write an essay about how North American cuisine has evolved over time. You hope to help the audience understand when certain foods were introduced and when they were most popular. Which text structure would best fit this essay?
compare and contrast compare and contrast sequential sequential cause and effect cause and effect problem and solution
Sequential text structure
You want to write an essay about how a specific law was passed. You hope to help the audience understand decisions lawmakers made and why they made certain choices. Which text structure would best fit this essay?
compare and contrast compare and contrast problem and solution problem and solution cause and effect cause and effect sequential
Cause and effect text structure
Parallel structure refers to the use of a consistent grammatical or structural pattern in a sentence or a series of sentences. It involves arranging words, phrases, or clauses in a way that shows equal importance or similarity. In the given options, the correct definition of parallel structure is using a pattern of repeated words or phrases to show that pieces of information are of equal importance.
To identify parallel structure in a sentence, you can look for repeated words, phrases, or clauses that are structured in a similar way. For example:
Incorrect: She likes dancing, to swim, and hiking.
Correct: She likes dancing, swimming, and hiking.
In the incorrect sentence, the parallel structure is not maintained because "dancing" and "swimming" are gerunds, but "hiking" is a verb. In the correct sentence, all the items in the list are gerunds, maintaining parallel structure.
To achieve parallel structure, consider the following tips:
1. Use the same grammatical form for each item in a list.
2. Maintain consistent verb tenses.
3. Ensure that phrases or clauses within a sentence have the same grammatical structure.
4. When using conjunctions (e.g., and, or, but), make sure the items they connect have parallel structure.
By applying these guidelines, you can effectively use parallel structure to bring clarity and balance to your writing.