Anaphora in Short Prose & Its Effect

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1. Which phrase in the passage is an example of anaphora?

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“I see” repeats at the beginning of several clauses.

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Are you ready to explore how repetition shapes meaning in writing? In this quiz, you’ll read a short prose passage and examine how anaphora is used to build voice, rhythm, and emotional impact. You’ll identify repeated phrases, analyze how they influence mood and perspective, and explain why a writer might... see morechoose anaphora instead of simple listing. Through close reading and thoughtful questions, you’ll deepen your understanding of how repetition can unify ideas and make descriptive writing more powerful and memorable.
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2. The repeated phrase helps create a strong, unified picture of the town.

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Repeating “I see” links all the details into one focused perspective.

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3. What is one effect of using anaphora in this passage?

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The repetition of “I see” highlights the speaker’s lens and affection.

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4. Which sentence from the passage most clearly uses anaphora?

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“I see” begins two back-to-back sentences, clearly showing anaphora.

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5. The anaphora in the passage only draws attention to negative images of the town.

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The repeated “I see” includes both problems and positive, hopeful details.

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6. Why might the writer repeat “I see” instead of listing the details without repetition?

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The repeated phrase ties all observations to the speaker’s viewpoint.

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7. Which revision keeps the anaphora while adding one more detail? “I see the cracked sidewalks. I see the kids racing their bikes. I see the woman at the corner store.”

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“I see” is repeated at the start of each clause, including the new detail.

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8. In the last line, how does repeating “I see” contribute to meaning? “I see what this town has been, and I see what this town could still become.”

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The repetition links past and future as part of one vision.

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9. Anaphora can help build a persuasive tone by repeating ideas the writer wants the reader to remember.

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Repetition at the start of clauses makes key phrases stick.

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10. Which of the following lines, if added, would fit the pattern of anaphora used in the passage?

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It starts with “I see,” matching the anaphora pattern.

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11. Which statement BEST explains the mood created by the anaphora in this passage?

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The repeated “I see” points out flaws but also affection, hope, and care.

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12. Without the repeated "I see," the passage would lose some of its rhythm and voice.

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Anaphora contributes to the sound and personality of the speaker’s voice.

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13. Which of these would turn this into an example of poor anaphora use?

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Repetition works best when the details support a clear idea, not randomness.

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14. The anaphora in the passage mostly helps the reader—

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Repeating “I see” keeps the voice and feeling front and center.

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15. Which option would be the BEST explanation to give students for why a writer uses anaphora in descriptive prose?

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It ties together multiple images around one repeated phrase.

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Which phrase in the passage is an example of anaphora?
The repeated phrase helps create a strong, unified picture of the...
What is one effect of using anaphora in this passage?
Which sentence from the passage most clearly uses anaphora?
The anaphora in the passage only draws attention to negative images of...
Why might the writer repeat “I see” instead of listing the details...
Which revision keeps the anaphora while adding one more detail?...
In the last line, how does repeating “I see” contribute to...
Anaphora can help build a persuasive tone by repeating ideas the...
Which of the following lines, if added, would fit the pattern of...
Which statement BEST explains the mood created by the anaphora in this...
Without the repeated "I see," the passage would lose some of its...
Which of these would turn this into an example of poor anaphora use?
The anaphora in the passage mostly helps the reader—
Which option would be the BEST explanation to give students for why a...
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