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RCMultiple Choice

Cumulative Exam — Cumulative exam

Question 19 • *CR Expository Reading and Writing S1 [E4250OX]

Which statement best describes the effect of parallelism in a speech?

Answer
A
It helps the audience remember a key word or phrase.
B
It draws attention to a point by repeating a fact over and over.
C
It helps engage the audience by adding rhythm and balance.
D
It encourages the listener to think about the point the speaker is making.

Explanation

Parallelism uses a similar grammatical structure in a series of words or phrases. This repetition creates rhythm and balance, which can make a speech more engaging. Therefore, the best choice is “It helps engage the audience by adding rhythm and balance.”

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