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Parallelism in AP English Language

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Definition

Parallelism is the use of similar grammatical structures or patterns within sentences or across multiple sentences. It adds balance and rhythm to writing while emphasizing important ideas.

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Topic 8.2: 8.2 Considering how sentence development and word choice affect how the writer is perceived by an audience

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