Which example most clearly uses parallelism to convey the idea that you can't take back words that have been spoken?A.Carla had let the cat out of the bag. She had spilled the beans. Now the surprise was ruined.B.Words have the power to help or to hurt. They reveal our thoughts and feelings in a way that actions can't.C.My grandfather always used to say, "You can't unring a bell!" Now I realize that he was talking about hurtful words.D.There's no way to undo the hurt, no way to erase what was said. There's no way to make someone forget.SUBMITarrow_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.

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

Which example most clearly uses parallelism to convey the importance of self-confidence?A.Without self-confidence, you cannot achieve your dreams. You cannot help others. You cannot fulfill your potential.B.Self-confidence breeds effort, which leads to success. Then success can bring satisfaction.C.I had to learn self-confidence. I had to practice speaking my mind. I had to develop my esteem muscles.D.If you lack self-confidence, it's like you're trying to drive a car without any gas in the tank.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

Announcement historyNRI: More Parallel ElementsQuestion 1 of 20Select any words that are parallel to the bold word(s).Simon Cowell made poppyseed muffins for his baseball coach and tapioca pudding for his masseuse.Submit answer