PARALLEL STRUCTURE WARMUP WHY USE PARALLEL STRUCTURE Parallel

PARALLEL STRUCTURE WARM-UP

WHY USE PARALLEL STRUCTURE? ØParallel structure isn’t a set rule, but more of a stylistic choice: it helps sentence elements maintain a pattern. ØAdds balance and rhythm to sentences, giving ideas a smoother flow. ØCan help with persuasiveness because of the repetition it employs.

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

EXAMPLES: Instead of this: Successful students are motivated, punctual, and they listen actively in class. Try this: Successful students are motivated, punctual, and attentive. Instead of this: John Taylor Gatto criticizes public schools because they are compulsory, funded by the government, and destroy students' humanity. Try this: John Taylor Gatto criticizes public schools because they are compulsory, governmentfunded, and normalizing. Or this: John Taylor Gatto criticizes public schools because they require students to attend, receive money from the government, and destroy students' humanity.

YOUR TURN: 1) The mysterious stranger hailed a cab, hopped in, and was disappearing into traffic. 2) Vianne roasted the beans, ground them up, and a cup of coffee was brewed. 3) Succeeding in school is all about reading closely, thinking critically, and you need to make it to class on time. 4) Effective group work is a result of cooperation, communication, and being organized is also helpful. 5) Attaining a college degree is neither cheap nor will it be easy.