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Parallelism

Parallelism. Equal presentation of words, phrases, clauses, or sentences in similar types. Paralleism. Parallel Words The athlete looked strong , fit , and agile. Parallel Phrases

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Parallelism

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  1. Parallelism Equal presentation of words, phrases, clauses, or sentences in similar types.

  2. Paralleism • Parallel Words • The athlete looked strong, fit, and agile. • Parallel Phrases • The greatest feeling I know is to run a marathon flawlessly and to have all my friends watch me enviously. • Parallel Clauses • The sneakers that you recommended and that my sister wants are on sale. • Parallel Sentences • It couldn’t be, of course. It could never, never be. – Dorothy Parker

  3. Faulty Parallelism • Scheduling, purchasing, and management of inventory are all steps in the retail process. • I could not wait to taste the new foods, to experience the new restaurant, and visiting the town. • Some experts feel that jogging is not a sport, but it requires athleticism. • Bill not only won the tennis match but also the state title.

  4. Faulty Parallelism in Comparisons • Most people prefer apples toeating celery.

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