What are two types of parenthetical elements and how do they differ

Two types of parenthetical elements are clarifications and examples. Clarifications are a set of statements usually constructed to describe a set of facts which clarifies the causes, context, and consequences of certain facts. Examples are a way of giving either context or, for example (lol), giving the object/idea in a sentence. An example is simply a case or instance of something.

Explanation:

not concrete, existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence

boccaccio employs the voice of his narrator dioneo to represent his ideas on the tension between masculinity and femininity.  while dioneo excites the members of the brigata and recognizes women for their unique skills and independent ideas, he concludes the decameron with a story reminiscent of the society from which these young aristocrats escaped, revealing misogynistic overtones.  dioneo boccaccio is able to explore the gender disparity which is inherent in 14th century florentine society.