Which one of the following sentences fails to follow parallel construction?
a. i would be surprised if jacob's essay does not demonstrate critical thought, careful analysis, and exhaustive research.
b. i want nothing more than exellent quality, attention to detail, and a person who knows what they want in life.
c. not only was landers funny, she was charming, witty, and wise.
d. it was a fine but extremely boring lecture

How can an author reveal move information about a character

Read the passage. when mother’s fever persisted for a week, father summoned our family doctor. dr. blakemore applied leeches to mother’s skin in hopes of reducing the amount of blood in her body. despite the doctor’s efforts, she languished in bed for three more days before her appetite returned and she requested a thin broth. our dear cook, mrs. davis, prepared the broth and delivered it to my mother directly, eager to ease her discomfort. what can readers infer about the time period of the passage?

What literary technique is evident in these words from beowulf?