Which of the following sentences is an example of parallelism? a. Angela wanted a refund, or she was going to speak to a manager. b. Angela wanted to get a refund or to speak with a manager. c. If Angela didn't get her refund, she would demand to speak to a manager. d. Unless Angela got her refund, she planned on speaking to the manager.

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Lucian Branch

3 November, 16:44

Which of the following sentences is an example of parallelism? a. Angela wanted a refund, or she was going to speak to a manager. b. Angela wanted to get a refund or to speak with a manager. c. If Angela didn't get her refund, she would demand to speak to a manager. d. Unless Angela got her refund, she planned on speaking to the manager.

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Paula Lucas · Answer 1

B.

Explanation:

Parallelism is a literary device that is used to balance two or more ideas equally in a sentence. A sentence that is called parallel are similar in its construction, sound, meter, etc. Repetition of words, phrases are used to create rhythm and meter and flow.

From the given sentences, the expression that exemplifies parallel structure is option B. It is because equal emphasis is given to Angela's response of either getting a refund or to speak with a manager by using repititive word 'to' for emphasizing her actions.

Thus the correct answer is option B.