排比修辞例句.ppt

Examples Words parallelism We were in the midst of shock — but we acted. We acted quickly , boldly, decisively . (by Franklin D. Roosevelt, when reviewing the Great Depression) We are creating a nation once again vibrant, robust and alive . But there are many mountains yet to climb. (by Ronald Reagan ) With this, we can build a great cathedral of the spirit — each of us raising it one stone at a time, as he reaches out to his neighbour, helping ,caring, doing . (by Richard Milhous Nixon, in expressing his diplomatic policy) Phrase parallelism We must act on what we know. I take as my guide the hope of a saint: in crucial things — unity; in important things — diversity; in all things — generosity . (by e Bush ) America is ready to encourage, eager to initiate, anxious to participate in any seemly program likely to lessen the probability of war, and promote that brotherhood of mankind which must be God's highest conception of human. (by Warren G. Harding, in expressing America's attitude towards war) Conceived in justice , written in liberty, bound in union , it was meant one day to inspire the hopes of all mankind; and it binds us still. (by Lyndon Baines Johnson ) Clause parallelism Let history say of us: These were golden years — when the American Revolution was reborn, when freedom gained new life, wh