In about one hundred words define parallel construction, and then discuss two or more reasons writers use parallel construction.

answer: for example, in the sentence: "i went swimming, hiking, and sledding" the actions swimming, hiking, and sledding are all in the same structure -- they are parallel.

first, a writer would use parallel construction for better clarity. writing that does not use parallel construction is often confusing and poorly written.

secondly, a writer would use parallel construction to indicate ideas that are equally important.

sis. it's been a while since a read that and had that class so i can't answer for u

what is a theme?

ans: the implicit idea of a written work of literature is called a theme.

so, the only theme of "birdfoot's grampa" by joseph bruchuc is that as a human being one should always remember the value of every life on earth.

the grampa is stopping the car again and again to save those little toads from washing away in the heavy rain is an act of kindness and humanity.