1. Parallel Structure: This is a grammatical concept where similar grammatical structures are used to express related ideas. It creates a sense of balance and rhythm in writing. Examples:
* Incorrect: She loves to sing, dancing, and to write.
* Correct: She loves to sing, to dance, and to write. (Each verb is in the infinitive form)
* Incorrect: The cat is playful, the dog is lazy, and the bird is loud.
* Correct: The cat is playful, the dog is lazy, and the bird is noisy. (Each adjective modifies the noun in the same way)
2. Synonyms: These are words that have the same or very similar meaning. They can be used to create variety in writing or to emphasize a specific aspect of a concept. Examples:
* Happy, joyful, cheerful, delighted
* Big, large, huge, enormous
* Difficult, challenging, hard, tough
3. Parallel Phrases: This could refer to phrases that have a similar structure or convey similar ideas. However, this is not a widely recognized terminology.
4. Repetition: This involves repeating the same word or phrase for emphasis or to create a specific effect. Examples:
* "No, no, no! I won't do it!"
* "We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender."
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