Parallel structure is the use of the same grammatical structure in a text: the correct answer is A. It does not matter then whether this structure has articles, complex phrases or adverb-verbs, as long as the structure of two or more sentences is the same!
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This question is incomplete. I've found the complete question online. Since the passage is the same, I will omit it:
Which phrase has the most negative connotation?
A. Drowned and buried
B. Rich flora
C. Plunge pools
D. Kind of marvels
Answer:
The phrase that has the most negative connotation is:
A. Drowned and buried
Explanation:
Connotation refers to the idea or the feeling evoked by the use of a word or phrase. Positive connotation makes us feel good. Negative connotation will do the opposite.
Words may have more than one connotation, which will depend on the context. However, it is easy to agree that the words "drowned" and "buried" will most of the time carry a negative feeling with them. They both evoke the idea of death and, consequently, the feeling of sadness and mourning. In the passage we are analyzing here, that is precisely what they do when they describe how dams can destroy nature.
There are many definitions of what an epic poem is. However, all poets and academics agree that the Odyssey is one of the classic examples of epic poetry.
To be classed as an epic, a poem must be long. But how long?
often book length, but there's no set length for which a poem goes from non-epic to epic.
Does an epic need form?
No, but they are often in verse form. As long as they are a narrative. Think of epic poems as a way to pass on historical events, in an entertaining, oral, fashion.
Both the Illiad and the Odyssey are in dactylic hexameter, but this is not a requirement of epics. However, it is the usual form of Greek and Latin epic poetry.
Elements often included in epics:
superhuman deeds, heroic adventures. Illustrative language - remember the first audience for epics were listeners, rather than readers.
How have epics changed?
Lord Byron and Alexander Pope both wrote epics, but utilised them for comic effect. Twentieth century poets rekindled interest in the long form, but the work of (e.g.) Charles Olsen and Frank Standford is usually described as a 're-envisioning' of the epic style.
Answer:
she couldn't speak English and she didn't know how to read