select all of the statements that use parallel structure.
over the summer, i flew on an airplane, learned to ride a bike, and i got a dog.
i ate tacos, beans, and rice for dinner last night.
yesterday for lunch i cooked a grilled cheese sandwich, sweet potato fries, and baked a dessert.
bobby enjoys singing, dancing, and the guitar.
mary's favorite activities include cheerleading, parasailing, and hiking.
i came; i saw; i conquered.
i came, saw, and i conquered.
the boy wondered who the new girl was and where she came from.
the angry dog barked at his owner, scratched the door, and created a mess.
to succeed is getting a good grade on a test.
to succeed is to be happy in life.
jacob would like to buy both a new hat and a new laptop.

the correct answer is:   [d]:   " espionage " .

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a compare and contrast essay is a piece of formal writing in which the author focus on the similarities between two ideas, objects, places, etc., and the differences between them. there are some aspects that the author should take into account when he/she is crafting the essay. first, the author has a clear idea of the effect that he/she wants to produce on the audience (a purpose). his/her main idea should be presented in the thesis statement in a simple but effective way which gives the audience a clear idea of the content and the direction of the essay. in addition, it is also important to focus to the similarities and differences that not only are interesting and relevant to the reader but also provide a new, impressive point of view or deeper understanding of a topic.