Parallel Sentence Construction

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What is parallel sentence construction?

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Parallel sentence construction is the use of similar grammatical structures in a series of phrases or clauses to create balance and clarity in writing.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

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Why is parallelism important in writing?

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Parallelism enhances readability, emphasizes ideas, and creates rhythm in writing, making it more engaging for the reader.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

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Identify the parallel structure: 'I like to swim, to bike, and to run.'

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This sentence is parallel because all three activities are presented in the same grammatical form (infinitive verbs).

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

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Identify the non-parallel structure: 'She enjoys reading, to jog, and cooking.'

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This sentence is non-parallel because 'to jog' is an infinitive, while 'reading' and 'cooking' are gerunds.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

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What is an example of a parallel sentence?

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Example: 'The dog barked, the cat meowed, and the bird chirped.' All verbs are in the past tense.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

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What is a non-parallel sentence?

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Example: 'The dog barks, the cat meowed, and the bird chirping.' This sentence mixes tenses.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

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True or False: 'I like to read, to write, and swimming.' is a parallel sentence.

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False. The last item 'swimming' does not match the infinitive form of the first two.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

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What is the effect of using parallelism in persuasive writing?

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It strengthens arguments by making them more memorable and impactful.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

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Identify the parallel structure: 'He is smart, kind, and hardworking.'

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This sentence is parallel because all three adjectives describe the subject in the same form.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

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What is an example of a sentence that lacks parallel structure?

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Example: 'She likes dancing, to swim, and running.' This sentence mixes gerunds and infinitives.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A