Literature
These are individual units within a line of poetry and have a specific number of syllables.
a. meter b. feet c. rhyme
B. Feet
They are words to connect sentences or clauses in order to coordinate them.
conjunctions
Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!
a. itch b. funny c. no consideration
c. no consideration
The dictionary can be used to find these: word meanings, pronunciations, correct spellings, and irregular verbs.
P or Parallel
Construct a sentence using a coordinating conjunction.
FANBOYS
The stanzas of a typical ballad follow the pattern like ABAB.
a. syllable pattern b. rhyme scheme c. meter
b. rhyme scheme
It is the technique of influencing human action by the manipulation of representations.
propaganda techniques
Most of America's Founding Fathers did not believe in women's suffrage. Only men could vote in the United States until 1920.
a. physical pain b. a skirt c. no right to vote
c. no right to vote
Rafael delivered his speech with confidence and enthusiastically.
NP or not parallel - enthusiasm
Construct a sentence using a subordinating conjunction.
WASABIU
It is a story of the distant past believed to be true.
a. myths b. legends c. folktales
a. myths
The use of words to express something other than the literal meaning.
Irony
Put this medicine on your arm and rub it into your skin until it's invisible. It will inhibit the infection's attempt to spread.
a. stop b. burn c. spread
a. stop
The selection at the downtown CD store is better than going to the mall.
NP or not parallel - at the mall
Construct a sentence using an adverb or manner.
It is a collection of fables divided into five chapters.
a. Aesop b. Panchatantra c. Ramayana
b. Panchatanra
It is a verb that requires an object to receive the action.
transitive verb
When your plan brings us great wealth, you will be rewarded for your sagacity.
a. dare b. good looks c. intelligence
c. intelligence
I have traveled by bus, by train, and by subway, but never by boat.
P or Parallel
Construct a sentence using the verb 'write' in present progressive form.
It is a traditional story that is transmitted through written works.
a. legends b. short stories c. folktales
c. folktales
This means to have the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance.
parallelism/ parallel structures
We have rather lofty expectations for you, son. You will attend college. You will become rich and famous.
a. low b. small c. high
c. high
The advertisement claims that this toothpaste kills more germs and prevents more cavities than any other toothpaste.
P or Parallel
Construct one sentence using a modal of permission.