Parallel Structure in Music: Extra Credit
You will receive up to three extra-credit points on the Rationalism Unit Exam if you submit song
lyrics that feature parallel structure. In order to obtain the points, you must complete the
following steps:
1. Print or copy the lyrics from an online source and credit your source by writing the
website at the bottom of the sheet if it isn’t already printed there. (Don’t just listen to
the song and copy the lyrics; make sure that they’re accurate!)
2. If your lyrics include language that isn’t appropriate for school, white or cross out the
bad words and replace them with something that is school appropriate but doesn’t rob
the song of meaning.
3. Underline all examples of parallel structure in the song. Next to each example or
elsewhere on the sheet, explain HOW the parallel structure helps the artist achieve
his/her purpose. Your response should take the form of 2-3 complete sentences.
4. Make sure that the song’s title and artist are printed above the lyrics. Don’t forget to
write your own name at the top of your lyrics sheet, too!
5. Submit the lyrics prior to the unit exam.
Parallel Structure in Music: Extra Credit
You will receive up to three extra-credit points on the Rationalism Unit Exam if you submit song
lyrics that feature parallel structure. In order to obtain the points, you must complete the
following steps:
1. Print or copy the lyrics from an online source and credit your source by writing the
website at the bottom of the sheet if it isn’t already printed there. (Don’t just listen to
the song and copy the lyrics; make sure that they’re accurate!)
2. If your lyrics include language that isn’t appropriate for school, white or cross out the
bad words and replace them with something that is school appropriate but doesn’t rob
the song of meaning.
3. Underline all examples of parallel structure in the song. Next to each example or
elsewhere on the sheet, explain HOW the parallel structure helps the artist achieve
his/her purpose. Your response should take the form of 2-3 complete sentences.
4. Make sure that the song’s title and artist are printed above the lyrics. Don’t forget to
write your own name at the top of your lyrics sheet, too!
5. Submit the lyrics prior to the unit exam.