Question
Which lines are the best example of parallelism?
A: Placed on this isthmus of a middle state,
A being darkly wise, and rudely great:
B: With too much knowledge for the sceptic side,
With too much weakness for the stoic’s pride
C: As Eastern priests in giddy circles run,
And turn their heads to imitate the sun.
D: Admired such wisdom in an earthly shape
And showed a Newton as we show an ape.
A: Placed on this isthmus of a middle state,
A being darkly wise, and rudely great:
B: With too much knowledge for the sceptic side,
With too much weakness for the stoic’s pride
C: As Eastern priests in giddy circles run,
And turn their heads to imitate the sun.
D: Admired such wisdom in an earthly shape
And showed a Newton as we show an ape.
Answers
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The best example of parallelism is found in option **B**:
"With too much knowledge for the sceptic side,
With too much weakness for the stoic’s pride."
This pair of lines exhibits parallel structure through the repeated phrasing and grammatical construction, which emphasizes the contrasting ideas. The similar structure helps create rhythm and balance, characteristic of parallelism.
"With too much knowledge for the sceptic side,
With too much weakness for the stoic’s pride."
This pair of lines exhibits parallel structure through the repeated phrasing and grammatical construction, which emphasizes the contrasting ideas. The similar structure helps create rhythm and balance, characteristic of parallelism.