Exploring Parallel Structure in Writing

What is the purpose of using parallel structure in writing?

• To confuse the reader with complex structures

• To create a distinct rhythm or fluency

• To make the text longer

• To use more difficult vocabulary

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

What does parallel structure help to achieve in writing?

• Confusion in the narrative

• Redundancy in expressions

• Inconsistency in style

• Rhythmic and fluent expression

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which example shows correct parallel structure?

• Melvin enjoyed listening to rock music, football, and stamps

• Melvin enjoyed rock music, sports, and to collect stamps

• Melvin enjoyed rock music, football, and to collect stamps

• Melvin enjoyed rock music, playing sports, and collecting stamps

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

What should be avoided to maintain parallel structure in a list?

• Keeping the list short

• Using similar grammatical forms

• Using only nouns

• Mixing different grammatical forms

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Why is it important to use parallel structure in lists?

• To make lists longer

• To ensure grammatical consistency

• To introduce new concepts

• To avoid clarity

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

How can parallel structure impact the reader's experience?

• It makes the text less interesting

• It can enhance the clarity and impact of the text

• It has no impact on the reader

• It can make the text more confusing

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which sentence is an example of parallel structure?

• Bob is tall, musclebound, and often acts mean

• Bob is tall, has muscles, and can be mean

• Bob is tall, musclebound, and mean

• Bob is tall, strong, and sometimes mean

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

In the corrected sentence 'Venus pushed the hair from her eyes, wiped the sweat from her forehead, and served the tennis ball', what principle is being demonstrated?

• Contrast

• Metaphor

• Parallelism

• Comparison

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Which of the following is not an example of parallel structure?

• Bob is tall, musclebound, and mean

• Alex crawled around the new kitten stealthily, cautiously, and slowly

• Alex crawled stealthily, cautiously, and was slow

• Venus pushed, wiped, and served

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

What effect does non-parallel structure have on a sentence?

• It creates a choppy feeling

• It enhances reader understanding

• It makes the sentence flow better

• It simplifies the sentence

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A