Rule reminder
Italian writers choose between three main strategies to avoid repetition while maintaining clarity: (1) pronouns (lui, essa, essi, lo, ecc.) — efficient but can be ambiguous; (2) synonymy (a different word with similar meaning); (3) strategic repetition — used for emphasis, clarity, or when ambiguity is a risk. Context determines which strategy is best.
In a literary text: 'La luna sorgeva lentamente. _____ illuminava il mare con la sua luce pallida.' Which strategy fits literary register?