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  1. Parallel Structure & Parallelism

    In English grammar, parallelism (also called parallel structure or parallel construction) is the repetition of the same grammatical form in two or more parts of a sentence. Not parallel. Parallel. I like to jog, bake, paint, and watching movies. I like to jog, bake, paint, and watch movies. I like jogging, baking, painting, and watching movies.

  2. Parallel Structure

    Parallel Structure. Parallel structure means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance. This can happen at the word, phrase, or clause level. The usual way to join parallel structures is with the use of coordinating conjunctions such as "and" or "or."

  3. Using parallel structures effectively (grammar support)

    This supports the reader because a predictable rhythm is established. Implementing parallelism, or parallel structures, is a reliable strategy for creating a balanced sentence structure. Using parallelism. Parallelism is the use of similar structure in related words, clauses, or phrases. It creates a rhythm and a sense of balance within a sentence.

  4. Parallelism

    Parallelism occurs when one or more sentences contain two or more elements with the same grammatical or conceptual structure. Less precisely, parallelism occurs when parts of a sentence (or even sentences themselves) are presented in a sequence and have the same basic "shape.". It's often easy to spot effective uses of parallelism in real ...

  5. Lesson Five

    In thesis statements there is a need for parallel structures if the writer is using a forecasting thesis statement, one that gives the major points. Most textbooks deal with parallel structures in their simplest forms. Example of a simple nonparallel structure: The quarter horse skipped, pranced, and was sashaying onto the track.

  6. Parallel Structure

    Parallelism. In parallel structure, all items in a list or comparison have the same grammatical structure. In other words, you might have a list of nouns, or a list of verbs, but you cannot have a list of mixed nouns and verbs. According to Writing for Success, "Parallelism creates a sentence of rhythm and balance within a sentence.

  7. 7.3 Parallelism

    Parallelism is the use of similar structure in related words, clauses, or phrases. It creates a sense of rhythm and balance within a sentence. As readers, we often correct faulty parallelism —a lack of parallel structure—intuitively because an unbalanced sentence sounds awkward and poorly constructed.

  8. Parallel Structure

    In the parallel structure, all of the objects of "like" are gerunds, -ing verbs acting as nouns. In the non-parallel structure, there are two gerunds acting as nouns and one infinitive (to read), which makes the sentence awkward and harder to process. 2. Maintaining parallelism helps writers avoid grammatically incorrect sentences.

  9. PDF Parallel Structure

    Parallel structure is using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance. This can happen at the word, phrase, or clause level. ... If your introduction or thesis contains a certain number of elements, structure your paper so that it is parallel to the order in which those elements appear.

  10. Parallel Structure

    Parallel structure (or parallelism) means using the same grammatical form or word pattern in two or more parts of a sentence. It is most commonly seen in lists of two or more items. The subjects complained of difficulties including falling asleep, waking up with nightmares, and to experience sleeplessness. This sentence is not parallel because ...

  11. Understanding Parallel Structure in Academic Writing

    Parallel structure (also called parallelism or parallel construction) is when you use the same way of describing several things in a list. Parallel structure is the process of writing similar items in the same format and can be applied to a single sentence, a paragraph, or multiple paragraphs. ... How to Write a Dissertation and Thesis ...

  12. 9.3 Parallelism

    Parallelism is the use of similar structures in related words, clauses, or phrases. It creates a sense of rhythm and balance within a sentence. As readers, we often correct faulty parallelism —a lack of parallel structure—intuitively because an unbalanced sentence sounds awkward and poorly constructed.

  13. Parallel Structure & Parallelism

    Maintaining parallel structure helps you avoid grammatically incorrect sentences and improves your writing style. Although lack of parallelism is not always strictly incorrect, sentences with parallel structure are easier to read and add a sense of balance to your writing.. Parallel construction is most commonly used in sentences containing elements that appear in a series or in a pair.

  14. Parallel Structure in Professional Writing

    Parallel Structure in Professional Writing. It is important to be consistent in your wording in professional writing, particularly in employment documents; this is called parallelism. When you are expressing ideas of equal weight in your writing, parallel sentence structures can echo that fact and offer you a writing style that uses balance and ...

  15. Parallel Structure—Definition and Examples

    Using parallel structure in your writing can improve readability. Parallel structure in writing refers to using words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or identical in form, structure, or sound. Not only does it improve readability, but also shows that two or more ideas are equal in importance. Parallel: I love singing, dancing, and painting.

  16. 6.4 COMPOSITION: Parallel Structure

    Parallelism improves writing style, and it makes sentences easier to read and understand. Parallelism is like running in the same direction. It would be disruptive to see a runner running the wrong way in a race. Compare the following examples: Without parallelism: She likes cooking, jogging, and to read.

  17. Parallelism

    Parallelism occurs when words that serve the same function in a sentence take the same form. Readers find parallel constructions easier to understand than those that are not parallel. Here are some examples of word forms that commonly appear in parallel structures: Gerunds: traveling, eating, walking. Infinitives: to write, to ponder, to revise.

  18. Parallel Structure

    Zama wrote fifteen songs in the last two months. Each of the sentences in the preceding paragraph has the same structure: Name + -ed verb + number of things + in the past time period. When using parallelism across multiple sentences, be sure that you're using it well. If you aren't careful, you can stray into being repetitive.

  19. Parallel Structure

    Parallelism is a similarity of grammatical form for similar elements of meaning within a sentence or among sentences. If two or more ideas are parallel, they should be expressed in parallel grammatical form. Single words should be balanced with single words, phrases with phrases, clauses with clauses.

  20. Definition and Examples of Parallel Structure

    Examples of Parallel Structure. Parallel structure can be observed in many forms of writing. Proverbs, for example, provide a simple way to grasp the concept of parallel structure. - Easy come, easy go. - No pain, no gain. - Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. - One man's trash is another man's treasure.

  21. Parallel Structure and Thesis Writing by Miranda Grove on Prezi

    The 3 parts of the thesis must be parallel n 2 distinct ways: Napoleon's foreign policies were detrimental to France primarily because: they left France in financial distress; they left France in political chaos; and, they left France in political disarray. They must be grammatically parallel. Or, the 3 parts must be the same parts of speech or ...