The author of the essay uses a literary device called “anaphora,” which is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses, to create a sense of rhythm and emphasis. The repeated word or phrase is "The" in the following sentences: \"The sun is shining. The birds are singing. The flowers are blooming. The world is beautiful." Which choice correctly describes how the author uses anaphora?

SAT · English · previous-year question