Parallel Practice

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed to guide students in mastering the use of parallel structure in their writing, which is an essential stepping stone toward the effective use of antithesis. Recognizing antithesis as a complex rhetorical device, the sheet suggests that the best way to naturally incorporate it into one’s writing is to first become proficient in creating sentences with a parallel structure. Examples of both parallel structure and antithesis are provided to illustrate how these two concepts can work hand in hand. The worksheet offers clear, relatable examples to underline how parallelism can set the stage for antithesis, thus laying a foundation for students to create their own balanced yet contrasting statements.

The exercise portion of the worksheet directs students to compose three sentences utilizing parallel structure, allowing them to apply the concept actively. By doing so, students engage in the practice of rhythm and symmetry in sentence construction, essential components of eloquent and persuasive writing. These initial steps of creating parallel sentences are fundamental in understanding how to build up to the more advanced, nuanced technique of antithesis, where the harmonious structure serves to highlight contrasting ideas, sharpening the impact of the written word.