Parallelism is a grammatical and rhetorical device used to create balance and harmony in writing by structuring elements consistently. It improves clarity and effectiveness, making writing more cohesive and easier to understand through various forms such as lists, comparisons, and conjunctions. Examples illustrate its application, emphasizing key points and maintaining similar grammatical structures.

1. PARALLELISM
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2. DEFINITION OF PARALLELISM
Parallelism is a grammatical and rhetorical device used to create
balance and harmony in sentences, paragraphs, or larger units of writing. It
involves structuring elements within a sentence or passage so that they have a
similar form, function, or structure. This consistency in structure helps to
convey ideas clearly and effectively, making the writing more cohesive and
easier to understand. Parallelism enhances the clarity and effectiveness of
writing by creating a sense of balance and rhythm. Writers often use parallel
structure intentionally to emphasize key points, improve readability, and
create a sense of cohesion in their writing.

3. EXAMPLES OF PARALLEL STRUCTURES
• Parallel Structure in Sentences
• Parallelism in Lists
• Parallelism in Comparisons
• Parallelism in Conjunctions
• Parallelism in Correlative Conjunctions

4. PARALLEL STRUCTURE IN SENTENCES
In sentences, parallelism involves using the same grammatical structure for
corresponding elements. This could involve parallel clauses, phrases, or words.
Example: "She likes to hike, to swim, and to bike." In this sentence, the parallel
structure is maintained by using the infinitive form ("to") for each action ver

5. PARALLELISM IN LISTS
Lists are a common place to employ parallelism. When listing items, it's
important to ensure consistency in grammatical structure.
Example: "He enjoys reading, writing, and playing music." Each item in the list
("reading," "writing," "playing music") follows the same gerund form.

6. PARALLELISM IN COMPARISONS
Parallelism is also used in comparisons to maintain balance between the
elements being compared.
Example: "The conference was both informative and engaging." In this
comparison, both adjectives ("informative" and "engaging") are of the same
form, maintaining parallelism

7. PARALLELISM IN CONJUNCTIONS
Conjunctions should connect similar grammatical structures to maintain
parallelism.
Example: "She is both intelligent and hardworking." Here, the conjunction
"and" connects two adjectives ("intelligent" and "hardworking") of the same
form.

8. PARALLELISM IN CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTIONS
Correlative conjunctions, such as "either...or," "neither...nor," "both...and,"
require parallel structures on either side.
Example: "You can either eat now or later." Both options ("eat now" and "later")
are in the same verb form, maintaining parallelism.