Question

which of these phrases uses parallelism to create a sad tone?

a. my heart leapt out of my chest the first time i saw angel. we dated for nine months.

b. angel told me it was over. she told me she is over me. she told me to get over her.

c. angel has torn my heart into pieces. i dont know how i will ever recover from this aching sadness.

d. angel is the prettiest girl i have ever seen. angel has the prettiest eyes. the prettiest smile.

Explanation:

To determine which phrase uses parallelism for a sad tone, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Describes a relationship start, no parallelism or sad tone focus.
• Option B: Uses parallel structure ("She told me...") to convey the end of a relationship, creating a sad tone through repetition of the rejection message.
• Option C: Expresses sadness but lacks parallelism.
• Option D: Focuses on positive descriptions of Angel, not sad.

Answer:

B. Angel told me it was over. She told me she is over me. She told me to get over her.