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For the underlined phrase or sentence, choose the revision that most improves the writing. Personally, I would rather read a poem without rhyme than with a tired old rhyme.\underline{\text{a poem without rhyme than with a tired old rhyme.}} A. a poem without rhyme than a tired old rhyming idea. B. a poem without rhyme than a tired old one C. a poem without rhyme than one with a tired old rhyme. D. Correct as is

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To improve this sentence, the second noun rhyme should be replaced with the word one, as in revision C. That way, the parallel structure remains, and there is no unnecessary repetition.

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