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Parallel Structure

Parallel Structure. What is Parallel Structure?. Parallel structure involves putting together elements of similar structure to achieve balanced writing Winston Churchill did not say I have nothing to offer but bleed ing , toil, tears, and sweat ing. He said

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Parallel Structure

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  1. Parallel Structure

  2. What is Parallel Structure? • Parallel structure involves putting together elements of similar structure to achieve balanced writing • Winston Churchill did not say • I have nothing to offer but bleeding, toil, tears, and sweating. • He said • I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat. • Churchill understood parallelism

  3. Parallel Structure • Good parallel structure improves the clarity of your writing • To make your writing parallel, use the same grammatical form for all items in a list • Lists can be any of these things: • Parts of a sentence • Headings in a report • Items in a resume • Bulleted lists

  4. Parallel Structure In Sentences • Poor: Betty has intelligence, honesty, and she is funny. • Improved: Betty has intelligence, honesty, and she is funny humor. • Poor: Good writing requires you to plan outlines, write several drafts, and revision. • Improved: Good writing requires you to plan outlines, write several drafts, and revision revise your work.

  5. Parallel Structure in Lists • Poor: I left my job for several reasons: • The pay was poor • Long hours • I found the work tedious • Equipment was dangerous • Improved: I left my job for several reasons: • Poor pay • Long hours • Tedious work • Dangerous equipment

  6. Parallel Structure in Headings • Poor: • Identifying your Purpose • Audience Analysis • The Importance of Outlines • Prepare a Draft • How to Revise your Work • Improved: • Identify your Purpose • Analyze your Audience • Write an Outline • Prepare a Draft • Revise your Work

  7. Source: http://xnet.rrc.mb.ca/leshanson/Hot_Potato/Grammar_PPT/Parallel_Structure.ppt

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