Which literary element is MOST likely to be found in both fictional narratives and nonfictional informational text?

• A. A plot twist
• B. A chorus of characters
• C. A dramatic climax
• D. The writing style of the author

Answer: (D)

Writing style is what ties together both fiction and nonfiction because it’s the author’s distinctive way of communicating—tone, word choice, sentence rhythm, and how ideas are organized. This style shows up whether you’re following a story or reading an explanation, guiding how readers experience and understand the material. The other options are more about storytelling devices: plot twists and climaxes drive fiction’s tension, and a chorus of characters is typical of certain fictional formats. Informational texts focus on presenting facts and explanations, not those storytelling elements. So, the element most likely found in both kinds of text is the author's writing style.