ACT Prep English: Parallelism

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What is parallelism in writing?

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Parallelism is the use of similar grammatical structures in a series of words, phrases, or clauses to create balance and rhythm in writing.

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Why is parallelism important in writing?

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Parallelism enhances clarity, improves readability, and emphasizes the relationship between ideas.

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Identify an example of parallel structure: 'She likes hiking, swimming, and to ride a bike.'

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The correct parallel structure should be: 'She likes hiking, swimming, and riding a bike.'

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What is the effect of using inconsistent parallel structure in a sentence?

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Inconsistent parallel structure can confuse readers and disrupt the flow of the writing.

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How can you correct a sentence with faulty parallelism?

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You can correct faulty parallelism by ensuring that all elements in a series are in the same grammatical form.

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What is an example of a sentence that uses parallelism correctly?

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An example is: 'The coach told the players to run fast, to play hard, and to stay focused.'

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What is the role of conjunctions in parallelism?

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Conjunctions link similar elements in a sentence, helping to maintain parallel structure.

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What is the difference between parallelism and repetition?

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Parallelism involves using similar structures, while repetition involves using the same words or phrases for emphasis.

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How does parallelism contribute to persuasive writing?

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Parallelism can make arguments more compelling and memorable by creating a rhythm that emphasizes key points.

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What is an example of faulty parallelism in a sentence?

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An example is: 'She enjoys reading, jogging, and to swim.' The correct form should be: 'She enjoys reading, jogging, and swimming.'