Parallel structure means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more words or ideas are of equal importance and to help the reader comprehend what is being written. It is grammatically correct to ensure that phrases, clauses and items on a list after a colon<span> use the correct parallel structure. </span>
Answer:
B). The author's last name.
E). The page number.
Explanation:
Parenthetical citations are described as the reference or citations to a specific information, quote, or paraphrasing from the text or from some other source.
As per the question, an in-text or parenthetical citation(in MLA format) must need information of the 'author's last name' followed by 'the page number'. This reflects that the author is properly acknowledging the original sources or references which have been referred to in the work or paper. For example; ('Lawrence, 123'). Therefore, <u>options B and E</u> are the correct answers.
<span>March 20, 1612 – September 16, 1672</span>
