Which sentence does not use correct parallel structure to list items in a series? a) for his birthday, james wants new books, new clothes, new video games, and new shoes. b) lynn's bed was completely covered with dirty sweaters, used socks, and crumpled up t-shirts. c) martha said that she was so good at singing that she could make hymns soar, rock and roll, and even play some soul music. d) everything in the house was painted bright orange: the doors, the windowsills, the kitchen cabinets, and the crown molding.

1. what is the best example of the use of rhyme? a. the beat of drum b. fresh green grass c. a wild little child d. the kindness of strangers 2. which of the following is always true about a haiku? a. it has one three-line stanza b.it has a specific rhyme scheme of abab c. it uses alliteration d. it expresses thoughts or feelings of a single speaker 3. what is the best example a simile? a. marty’s shout rattled the windows b.her voice was clear as a bell c. he is a bear in the morning d.the blossoms in the garden nodded