Exploring Parallel Structure in Writing

What is parallel structure in writing?

• Avoiding repetition of words

• Writing without using conjunctions

• Repetition of grammatically similar elements

• Using the same verb tense consistently

Which literary figure is noted for using parallel structure effectively?

• William Shakespeare

• Mark Twain

• Frederick Douglass

• Jane Austen

What type of words did Dr. King list in his 'Letter from Birmingham Jail' to demonstrate parallel structure?

• Nouns

• Verbs

• Adjectives

• Adverbs

Which of the following is an example of parallel structure?

• 'They went home and slept.'

• 'He was fast, and she was slow.'

• 'Isn't this like condemning the robbed man because...'

• 'She likes cooking, dogs, and to read.'

How does parallel structure enhance writing?

• By making sentences shorter

• By adding complexity and rhythm

• By using fewer adjectives

• By simplifying sentences

What does Dr. King contrast using parallel structure in his letter?

• Dreams and reality

• Youth and age

• Past and present

• Justice and injustice

What effect does parallel structure have according to the narrator?

• It confuses the reader

• It lengthens the text unnecessarily

• It clarifies the writer's intent

• It weakens the argument

Which of the following is NOT a correct use of parallel structure?

• Eating, sleeping, dancing, having

• Eating and to sleep

• Dancing and having fun

• Eating and sleeping

What should elements in a list maintain to achieve parallel structure?

• Complex vocabulary

• Varying tenses

• Consistent grammatical form

• Different lengths

What is the primary benefit of using parallel structure in persuasive writing?

• To simplify the language used

• To reduce the length of the text

• To confuse opposing arguments

• To enhance the musicality and impact