Which of the following is a rhetorical strategy used in informative texts?

• A. Analogies
• B. Diction
• C. Anaphora
• D. Metaphor

Answer: (C)

The idea being tested is how writers use a device that emphasizes and organizes information in informative writing. Anaphora repeats a word or phrase at the start of successive clauses or sentences, which helps highlight a key point, create a rhythm, and guide readers through a sequence of ideas. This repetition makes the information feel connected and memorable, useful when outlining steps, listing important points, or stressing a takeaway. For example, starting several sentences with the same phrase like “We must” reinforces a central call to action and keeps the focus on that idea, making it more likely students will remember it.

Analogies, diction, and metaphors can appear in informative texts, but they serve different purposes. An analogy may help explain by comparison; diction refers to word choice; a metaphor uses figurative language to describe something as something else. They’re not as consistently used as a strategy for reinforcing and organizing information through repetition at sentence starts, which is why anaphora is the best fit here.