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Parallelism

Parallelism. Kathleen Dos Santos Analaura De La Cruz. Definition. An arrangement of parts of a composition so that elements of equal importance are balanced in similar constructions This arrangement can be for words, phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, or complete units of composition.

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Parallelism

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  1. Parallelism Kathleen Dos Santos Analaura De La Cruz

  2. Definition • An arrangement of parts of a composition so that elements of equal importance are balanced in similar constructions • This arrangement can be for words, phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, or complete units of composition

  3. Pronunciation • Written: păr'ə-lĕ-lĭz'əm • Audio:

  4. Literary Example 1 “I’ll give my jewels for a set of beads,My gorgeous palace for a hermitage,My gay apparel for an almsman’s gown,My figured goblets for a dish of wood . . . .” Shakespeare Richard II Act III, scene iii : lines 170 – 173 • Here, Richard is describing his unfortunate position in terms of his crown. • The author’s purpose is to show how much the character is willing to give up and exchange in order to solve his troubles. Parallelism supports this purpose by making it clear and bringing emphasis to the objects that are important to the King.

  5. Literary Example 2 • “I was neither elated by the ambition of fame, nor depressed by the apprehension of contempt.” • Edward Gibbon Memoirs (1796) • The author’s purpose in this quote is that he is okay where he stands and feels no need to be overly excited or saddened. Parallelism supports this purpose by dividing the two thoughts and brining a slight emphasis to both while also emphasizing on the author’s neutral feelings that are not directly stated.

  6. Literary Example 3 • “I kiss'd thee ere I kill'd thee” • Shakespeare Othello Act V scene ii • This is Othello’s line before he kills himself, and he kisses Desdemona. He is referring to him kissing Desdemona before murdering her, and how he kisses her once more before committing suicide. • Shakespeare uses parallelism to reflect the two kisses in the scene. • The author’s purpose is to show that the character wished to kill himself where his love was killed in order to find love in death. Parallelism supports this purpose by bringing emphasis to the characters death in the place of where he once kissed the one he loved.

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