Which of the following lists is an example of parallel structure?

a. a colorful gift, a balloon, and a birthday card
b. a brown cow, a green pasture, and a dirt road
c. a record, a record player, and a pair of speakers
d. a bunch of grapes, some cherries, and a banana

Which words in this excerpt from the count of monte cristo can be used as synonyms to determine the meaning of the word grotto? dant? s entered the second grotto. the second grotto was lower and more gloomy than the first; the air that could only enter by the newly formed opening had the mephitic smell dant? s was surprised not to find in the outer cavern. he waited in order to allow pure air to displace the foul atmosphere, and then went on. 1. air 2. opening 3. mephitic 4. cavern 5. pure 6. atmosphere