Read the following passage:Sure, Pa worked hard running the farm — no doubt about that. But it was Ma who held our family together. It was Ma who made sure we were clothed and fed, and it was Ma who sat up with us when we were sick.How does the author's use of parallelism most clearly support the central idea?A.It makes readers consider what they are doing for their own families.B.It emphasizes how little Pa actually did around the house.C.It illustrates how strongly the speaker misses Ma.D.It calls attention to the amount of work Ma did for the family.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read the following passage:But this sense of decency was now gone from our society — gone from the homes, gone from the schools, gone from the churches even! Why, a Saturday at the market was starting to sound like a trip to a pool hall!How does the author's use of parallelism most clearly support the central idea?A.It illustrates how widely the author has searched for any sign of decency.B.It calls attention to the great difference between homes, schools, and churches.C.It emphasizes the absence of decency from several facets of society.D.It makes readers consider areas of their own society that are lacking decency.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read the following dedication.Mrs. Page was one of the founding board members of our school. She has been involved in every major effort to make the school successful. Now, as she prepares to retire from her duties, we honor her for years of service and leadership.Which of these statements would best add to the effectiveness of this paragraph through the use of parallelism?A.Her passion for learning will not die but will live on in the lives of those she has touched.B.Like the school flag that hangs above us, she has become a symbol of our school.C.We remember her wisdom. We appreciate her sacrifice. We praise her efforts.D.She has served our school, served in the army, and served as a director.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which sentence uses parallelism to create cohesion?a.)Shirley's clients like that she is creative, efficient, and has good people skills.b.)Before she leaves for work, Shirley needs to walk the dog, feed the cat, and make the bed.c.)On the weekends, Shirley likes to play games, as well as swimming and reading.d.)Shirley's work consists of scheduling photo shoots, calling clients, and she has to process payments.

Which quote uses parallelism?A."I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice."—Martin Luther King Jr., "I Have a Dream" speechB."Wearing a wet half smile, her ancient dog sullenly waddled toward me like Yoda greeting Luke."—Student essayC."My experience helping my mother take care of my younger brothers and sisters, as well as my various babysitting jobs in my community, makes me a well-qualified candidate for your nanny position."—Job applicationD."I would have given anything for the power to soothe her frail soul, tormenting itself in its invincible ignorance like a small bird beating about the cruel wires of a cage."—Joseph Conrad, Lord JimSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What is one effect that parallelism has on a written work?A.It sparks the imagination.B.It creates subtlety.C.It paints a vivid picture.D.It clearly connects ideas.