Which idea does Chisholm illustrate by her use of parallelism?
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Read the excerpt from Shirley Chisholm's presidential
announcement speech
I have faith in the American people I believe that we
are smart enough to correct our mistakes. I believe we
are intelligent enough to recognize the talent, energy,
and dedication which all Americans, including women
and minorities have to offer
her trust in people and her dedication to be a
champion of all people
her connection to women and minorities as a
symbol of her campaign
her ability to lead the nation in fixing the problems
created by previous leaders
her commitment to promoting and supporting
women and minorities