Parallel Structure

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Parallel Structure Improving Your Writing

havingthesamedirection,course,nature,ortendency; corresponding;similar;Parallel?

What are some things that must be parallel in order to function properly?

1.2.

Being parallel in your writing

Occurs when there are: 2 or more grammatical constructions in a series separated by commasOrAny kind of grammatical construction that a writer (YOU) can string together.

Why Parallel?We use parallelism in our writing in order to:

ShockInspireFire up the imagination

Why Parallel?Parallelism can help to make your writing more effective.

Matching

For example Elie Wiesel Night(1960)dragging their packs, dragging their lives, deserting their homes, cringing like beaten dogs(14-15).

Thesis Statements Main AssertionThe main reasons supporting your assertionStrengthen your support EXAMPLES Thesis statements using the prompt: should students be allowed to have cell phones in school?

Parallel?1. Cell phones should not be allowed at school because students could be distracted, stealing phones, and cheating. 2. Cell phones should not be allowed at school because of potential distractions, thefts, and to be used for cheating. 3. Cell phones should not be allowed at school because they may be stolen or broken.

Now you try Persuasive essay thesis using parallelism

Your principal has asked students to suggest a school rule that should be changed. Think of onerule that you would like to have changed. Write a letter convincing your principal that this ruleshould be changed. Be sure to support your opinion with convincing reasons and evidence.(Thesis Statement ONLY)