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777dan777 [17]
3 years ago
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What is the definition of parallel structure?

English
2 answers:
SOVA2 [1]3 years ago
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Parallel structure is repetition of the same pattern of words or phrases within a sentence or passage to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance.

suter [353]3 years ago
4 0

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."

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