Which sentence contains faulty parallel structure?

he ate, ran, and showered before going to work.

he purchased the blender on friday, used it on saturday, and broke it on sunday.

he exercised while i watch television.

i knew he was telling the truth as soon as he spoke the words.

What is the difference between theme and universal theme? theme refers to the central insight revealed through an american story, while universal theme refers to a theme revealed through a story of foreign origin. theme refers to a central message that applies to anyone, anywhere, while universal theme is particular to a certain individual, historical context, or culture. theme refers to the central insight revealed through a story, while universal theme refers to a theme that applies to anyone, anywhere. theme and universal theme are two terms that have the same definition.