What’s Parallelism?

Parallelism is a technique used by writers and speakers to structure similar clauses, sentences, and words in a consistent way for a smoother flow and greater impact. Defective or faulty parallelism can distract from the desired effect. Successive stacking of similarly structured sentences can build up to a powerful climax. Parallelism is a practice used […]

Using parallelism in writing?

To use parallelism in writing, ensure clear structure and appropriate subjects. Parallelism can improve sentence flow, but excessive repetition should be avoided. Proper parallelism allows subsequent clauses to function outside the initial clause. When using parallelism to compare or connect ideas, ensure clear and logical connections. Avoid unnecessary confusion by comparing similar things along identical […]

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