Parallellism
Define Parallelism
The repetition of grammatical elements to create a harmonious affect
Define Sentence variety
The process of engaging the reader by varying your sentence style
Define quotation integration
The process of incorporating quoted material into your writing in a way that makes it seem like a natural part of your own ideas
What is the repeated parallel element in this quote.
Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.
Fool me
What is the purpose of parallelism.
Used to hold the audiences attention and convey your message effectively.
What defines a compound sentence?
Two or more independant clauses.
What does quotation integration help prevent.
Quote dropping without context or introduction
What kind of sentence is this.
I invited Peter to the concert, but he can only go if one of us gives him a ride
Compound-complex
Is this quote an example of parallelism.
I came, I saw, I conquered.
Yes. I is repeated at the start of each statement
What type of sentence is this?
Since I was tired from my long drive, I went to the dining hall.
Complex
What are some tips to help integrate your quotes well.
Explain the quote, use proper punctuation, use signal phrases, and weave your quotes into your sentences
What should paragraphs have to help them flow better according to sentence variety.
Rhythm
Finish this parallel quote and state what the parallel element is.
Government of the people, by the people, _____
"for the people". The people
Which sentence is compound-complex:
Jack was tired and hungry after working out, so he ate dinner and went to bed.
Tyler wrote an essay then went to bed
Since Patrick was hungry from Jelly Fishing, he went to the Krusty Krab
Jack was tired and hungry after working out, so he ate dinner and went to bed.
Is this sentence integrated well.
Albert Einstein was a great man and a great scientist. He was one of the most advanced thinkers of our age. “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing”
No.
Often times, Tyler finds himself asking, "Are we still friends?"
Yes.
Who said this famous quote containing parallelism.
And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.
JFK
How could you change this from a simple sentence to a compound sentence.
I wanted to play video games. I had to finish my homework first.
I wanted to play video games, but I have to finish my homework first
How could you integrate this sentence better.
A 1970s study of what makes food appetizing “once it became apparent that the steak was actually blue and the fries were green, some people became ill”
A 1970s study of what makes food appetizing showed how color affects taste“once it became apparent that the steak was actually blue and the fries were green, some people became ill”
What is Spongebob's address
124 Conch St.