parallelism

Examples of parallelism in the following topics:

• Structural Parallelism Within a Sentence

  • But what is parallelism?
  • Parallel: We can pay with a mark, a yen, a buck, or a pound.
  • Parallel: This is a time not for words but for action.
  • In some instances, you must figure out which parts of the sentence are parallel in meaning before making them parallel in structure.
  • The title sentence is a non-parallel statement.

• Step 6: Editing and Proofreading

  • Another thing to look at with your verb use is parallelism—using the same pattern of words to provide balance in a sentence.
  • Both are grammatically correct, but the parallel sentence has a better rhythm.

• Gender-Neutral Language

  • It is also important to consider parallel usage of existing gender-specific terms.

• Structure of a Sentence

  • The simple sentences might work in an introduction to begin to draw the parallel.