Parallelism
Writers use a variety of rhetorical devices to make the claims and evidence of their arguments clear to their audiences. One of these
devices is parallelism.
Parallelism occurs when words or phrases are repeated to create a rhythmical pattern within a sentence or passage. Parallelism often
contrasts images or ideas to highlight differences, or it connects similar ideas to show association. Parallelism is an effective rhetorical
device because it makes statements memorable and powerful.
Review these examples of rhetorical parallelism with a partner. Identify the parallelism and then discuss the ways in which the
parallelism makes the statement memorable and powerful.
"Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." -John F. Kennedy
"We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give." -Winston Churchill
"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion." -Dalai Lama
8. What are some examples of parallelism Gandhi uses in his speech? What effect do they have on the reader?
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