Parallel Structure

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What is Parallel Structure?

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Parallel structure, or parallelism, is the repetition of a chosen grammatical form within a sentence. It helps to create balance and clarity in writing.

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Why is Parallel Structure important in writing?

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Parallel structure enhances readability and flow, making sentences easier to understand and more persuasive.

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Identify the parallel structure in this sentence: 'She enjoys reading, writing, and hiking.'

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The parallel structure is 'reading, writing, and hiking' as they are all gerunds.

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Identify the non-parallel structure in this sentence: 'He likes to swim, biking, and to run.'

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The non-parallel structure is 'to swim, biking, and to run' because 'biking' is not in the same form as the others.

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What is an example of a sentence with parallel structure?

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

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What is an example of a sentence without parallel structure?

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An example is: 'She likes dancing, to swim, and running.' The forms are inconsistent.

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How can you correct a non-parallel structure?

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You can correct it by ensuring all elements in a list or series are in the same grammatical form.

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What is the effect of using parallel structure in persuasive writing?

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It emphasizes points and makes arguments more compelling and memorable.

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Provide an example of parallel structure in a list.

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Example: 'For breakfast, I had eggs, toast, and orange juice.' All items are nouns.

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What is the difference between parallel structure and repetition?

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Parallel structure involves using the same grammatical form, while repetition is simply repeating the same word or phrase.