What is parallel structure?

A. pairing events to show what happened that caused something else to happen
B. pairing information that is similar and different to highlight the similarities or differences to make a point
C. Using details that go in chronological order to show how events unfolded in a certain way
D. Using a pattern of repeasted words or phrases to show that pieces of information are of equal importance

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D. Using a pattern of repeated words or phrases to show that pieces of information are of equal importance.

Parallel structure (or parallelism) involves using similar grammatical structures, phrases, or clauses in a sentence to create balance and clarity, thereby emphasizing the equality of ideas.