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Analyzing Parallel Structure
The writer uses parallel structure throughout the third paragraph ("Imagine you ... Imagine") to achieve all of the
following except
engaging readers by repeatedly challenging them to put themselves in Williams's situation.
contributing to the writer's academic journalistic style by emphasizing quotations and facts.
persuading the audience to adopt the writer's tone of being appalled by Williams's treatment.
O presenting multiple examples in support of the claim that black excellence must be forgiving.
developing a sense of the ridiculousness of the demands placed on Williams.