parallelism
(noun)
When two or more elements of the same sentence have a similar structure.
Examples of parallelism in the following topics:
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Structural Parallelism Within a Sentence
- But what is parallelism?
- Parallel: We can pay with a mark, a yen, a buck, or a pound.
- Parallel: This is a time not for words but for action.
- In some instances, you must figure out which parts of the sentence are parallel in meaning before making them parallel in structure.
- The title sentence is a non-parallel statement.
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Step 6: Editing and Proofreading
- Another thing to look at with your verb use is parallelism—using the same pattern of words to provide balance in a sentence.
- Both are grammatically correct, but the parallel sentence has a better rhythm.
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Gender-Neutral Language
- It is also important to consider parallel usage of existing gender-specific terms.
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Structure of a Sentence
- The simple sentences might work in an introduction to begin to draw the parallel.