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Parallelismus is a term used to describe a literary device or rhetorical technique in which two or more ideas, phrases, or clauses are placed in close proximity to each other, often with a deliberate contrast or similarity in meaning. This device is also known as contrastim or binomi.

The purpose of parallelismus is to create a sense of symmetry, balance, and order, drawing attention to the relationships between the ideas presented. It can be used to highlight differences, emphasize similarities, or create a sense of anticipation or expectation.

Parallelismus is a fundamental component of many languages, especially those with built-in ordering like English. It is used in a wide range of contexts, from poetry and rhetoric to everyday speech and technical writing.

There are two main types of parallelismus: synonymous parallelismus, where the phrases or clauses express similar meanings, and antithetical parallelismus, where they express contrasting meanings. The use of parallelismus can also be seen in phrases such as "life and death", "happiness and sorrow", or "peace and war".

The effect of parallelismus is to make writing and speaking more effective, persuasive, and memorable. By using parallel concepts and phrases, writers and speakers are able to express complex and subtle nuances of meaning in a clear and compelling way.

Parallelismus has been used by writers and poets throughout history, from ancient Greek and Roman writers to modern-day authors and orators. It remains an essential tool for effective and engaging communication in all forms of writing and speaking.