Parallel sounds?

If it sounds right, it may be right. In our class, I would suggest we use the parallel structure with items contained in lists or a series sentence and then check for the sounds of similarity. These links discuss, give examples, and are resources for not causing “faulty parallelism.”

• Purdue OWL , a recognized online writing lab, reminds us to “… keep all the elements in a list in the same form.” Owl has us read the words out loud and “Listen to the sound of the items in a list or the items being compared. Do you hear the same kinds of sounds? For example, is there a series of "-ing" words beginning each item? Or do you hear a rhythm being repeated? If something is breaking that rhythm or repetition of sound, check to see if it needs to be made parallel.” 
• Towson University  , an online writing support, advises against the error of "faulty parallelism." Towson has us listen for the parallel sounds. “…a series whose components are not in parallel format sounds awkward and may cause misunderstanding.”

As we write on the web, we need to keep our site visitors in mind. The ease of skimming through our message via parallel styled lists and series sentences will reduce the reader’s time spent searching to find what they may need.