Here's why:
* Parallelism refers to the use of similar grammatical structures to express related ideas. This creates a sense of balance, rhythm, and emphasis in writing.
* It can involve repetition of phrases, clauses, or even entire sentences.
* Parallelism is a common literary device used in poetry, prose, and speeches.
Examples:
* "Give me liberty, or give me death!" (Patrick Henry) - This famous quote uses parallelism by repeating the phrase "give me".
* "The woods are lovely, dark and deep, / But I have promises to keep" (Robert Frost) - Here, parallelism is achieved through the repetition of the adjective phrase structure "lovely, dark and deep".
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