Pararelism

A. Parallelism is the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same; or similar in their construction, sound, meaning or meter. Parallelism examples are found in literary works as well as in ordinary conversations.

This method adds balance and rhythm to sentences giving ideas a smoother flow and thus can be persuasive because of the repetition it employs. For example, “Alice ran into the room, into the garden, and into our hearts.” We see the repetition of a phrase that not only gives the sentence a balance but rhythm and flow as well. This repetition can also occur in similar structured clauses e.g. “Whenever you need me, wherever you need me, I will be there for you.”

B. Parallelism Examples

• Like father, like son.
• The escaped prisoner was wanted dead or alive.
• Easy come, easy go.
• Whether in class, at work or at home, Shasta was always busy.
• Flying is fast, comfortable, and safe.

Argumentation Paragraphs

The internet is advanced technology to look for information. At the moment internet could be something bad or good. Bad technology because we abuse it and good because it is useful for us. The technology that has two sides this we must wary with it especially for teenagers because it could be backfire for them. Internet has many free sites that can be used to access the information as social media, book, business etc. The information is always up to date for day to day but whether the internet always impact good for us? The Internet has a positive impact but also has a lot of negative impact.

First, the Internet can connect us to another place through social media to communicate with each other. The fact the Internet has caused dependence, this is common when someone has been very fond of social networking and online games to result in lost time in his life.

Second, the Internet can be a media for someone to business and make money, but it could be a scam such as online businesses that require the member pay an amount of money (investment) and promising our money will get back to us with greater amounts.

Third, many information that can obtain from anywhere uses the internet. It is very practical but because of inexhaustible information available on the internet, a number of people willingly spend long hours to collect and organize various information that exist.

Fourth, usually a person who love to published his or her work on the blog or its like in the form of poetry, references, papers etc. The work we can use for a reference to do something but often also many people who do plagiarism or plagiarizing other people's work anonymously or not to adopt the work.

The conclusion is the internet can be friends when we are saturated such as finding friends on social networking, doing business, disseminate information, and create a masterpiece. In addition to that the internet could be something that kills us because abuse it. Thus, the psychological factors contributing to the strength and attraction of the internet. It seems clear that the features behind the potential the internet has become habit forming. Then we must remember if technology doesn't improve your life, then it is not worthwhile and it depends on us who use it.

Persuasive Essay

        Homework is an important part of the learning process in middle school. One reason is that homework gives students additional practice of skills covered in class. Middle school classes are too short to teach a new concept and practice it sufficiently for students to master. Students need both guided practice in class and independent practice at home. Another reason for homework is that it provides time to complete longer assignments. For example, the ideal composition process allows time for students to think and to reflect on their ideas, as well as time to revise and to proofread their writing. Also, reports and special projects often require research that can not always be done at school. In addition, since all students do not work at the same speed, giving students time at home to finish work keeps them from falling behind. 

        Finally, the most important reason for homework is that it ensures review. New material and old material are practiced in daily assignments. Students who do their homework daily are prepared for tests and make better grades. In conclusion, not only is homework essential to mastering new skills and maintaining previously learned skills, but it also guarantees constant review and provides time for longer assignments, as well as additional time for students who need it.

Interpreting Ideas

Compound Complex Sentence

A compound-complex sentence is made from two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

Some examples:

1. Although I like to go camping, I haven't had the time to go lately, and I haven't found anyone to go with.

independent clause: "I haven't had the time to go lately"

independent clause: "I haven't found anyone to go with"

dependent clause: "Although I like to go camping... "

 2. We decided that the movie was too violent, but our children, who like to watch scary movies, thought that we were wrong.

independent clause: "We decided that the movie was too violent"

independent clause: "(but) our children thought that we were wrong"

dependent clause: who like to watch scary movies

Complex Sentence

A complex sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence and makes a complete thought and a dependent clause can not stand alone, even though it has a subject and a verb.

Complex Sentences from Everyday Life

·         Because my coffee was too cold, I heated it in the microwave.

·         Though he was very rich, he was still very unhappy.

·         She returned the computer after she noticed it was damaged.

·         When the cost goes up, customers buy less clothing.

·         As she was bright and ambitious, she became manager in no time.

·         Wherever you go, you can always find beauty.

·         The movie, though very long, was still very enjoyable.

·         Evergreen trees are a symbol of fertility because they do not die in the winter. 

·         The actor was happy he got a part in a movie although the part was a small one.

·         The museum was very interesting as I expected.

·         Because he is rich, people make allowance for his idiosyncrasies.

·         The professional, who had been thoroughly trained, was at a loss to explain.

·         When she was younger, she believed in fairy tales.

·         After the tornado hit the town, there was little left standing.

·         I have to save this coupon because I don’t have time to shop right now.

·         Let’s go back to the restaurant where we had our first date.

·         Although my cousin invited me, I chose not to go to the reunion.

·         As genes change over time, evolution progresses.

·         I really didn’t like the play although the acting was very good.

·         Everyone laughed when he got a cream pie smashed in his face.

·         After twenty years, he still had feelings for her.

·         Some people tell me that money can’t buy happiness.

Complex Sentences from Literature

·         If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. - Henry David Thoreau

·         The Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman stood up in a corner and kept quiet all night, although of course they could not sleep. - L. Frank Baum

·         Because he was so small, Stuart was often hard to find around the house. - E.B. White

·         He was like a cock who thought the sun had risen to hear him crow. - George Eliot

·         No man, in all the procession of famous men, is reason or illumination, or that essence we were looking for; but is an exhibition, in some quarter, of new possibilities. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

·         The path to my fixed purpose is laid on iron rails, on which my soul is grooved to run. - Herman Melville

Compound Sentence

A compound sentence has two independent clauses or sentences. The independent clauses can be joined by acoordinating conjunction (such as "and," "for" and "but") or a semicolon.

Compound Sentences with Coordinating Conjunctions

·         She did not cheat on the test, for it was not the right thing to do.

·         I think I will buy the red car, or I will lease the blue one.

·         I really want to go to work, but I am too sick to drive.

·         I am counting my calories, yet I really want dessert.

·         He ran out of money, so he had to stop playing poker.

·         They got there early, and they got really good seats.

·         There was no ice cream in the freezer, nor did they have money to go to the store.

·         Everyone was busy, so I went to the movie alone.

·         I would have gotten the promotion, but my attendance wasn’t good enough.

·         Should we start class now, or should we wait for everyone to get here?

·         It was getting dark, and we weren’t there yet.

·         Cats are good pets, for they are clean and are not noisy.

·         We have never been to Asia, nor have we visited Africa.

·         He didn’t want to go to the dentist, yet he went anyway.

Compound Sentences with a Semicolon

·         Joe made the sugar cookies; Susan decorated them.

·         The sky is clear; the stars are twinkling.

·         The waves were crashing on the shore; it was a lovely sight.

·         There were white out conditions in the town; subsequently, the roads were impassable.

·         Check back tomorrow; I will see if the book has arrived.

·         He said he was not there yesterday; however, many people saw him there.

·         I am happy to take your donation; any amount will be greatly appreciated.

·         She only paints with bold colors; she does not like pastels.

·         She works two jobs to make ends meet; at least, that was her reason for not having time to join us.

·         Malls are great places to shop; I can find everything I need under one roof.

·         Italy is my favorite country; in fact, I plan to spend two weeks there next year.

·         He turned in the research paper on Friday; otherwise, he would have not passed the class.

Compound Sentences in Quotes

Here are examples of compound sentences used by well-known people:

·         "Always go to other people's funerals; otherwise, they won't go to yours." - Yogi Berra

·         "Any jackass can kick down a barn, but it takes a good carpenter to build one." - Lyndon B. Johnson

·         "The drought had lasted now for ten million years, and the reign of the terrible lizards had long since ended." - Arthur C. Clarke, 2001: A Space Odyssey

·         "Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them." - Ronald Reagan    

·         "I have often wanted to drown my troubles, but I can't get my wife to go swimming." - Jimmy Carter