Question

1. in his most famous speech, martin luther king, jr. uses the phrase \i have a dream\ nine times. what literary technique is this an example of?

metaphor

simile

alliteration

repetition

Explanation:

To determine the literary technique, we analyze each option:

• Metaphor: Makes a direct comparison without "like" or "as" (e.g., "life is a journey"), not matching repeated phrase use.
• Simile: Compares using "like" or "as" (e.g., "life is like a journey"), not related to repetition.
• Alliteration: Repetition of initial consonant sounds (e.g., "Peter Piper picked..."), not about repeating a phrase.
• Repetition: Deliberate repeated use of a word/phrase for emphasis. MLK using "I have a dream" nine times fits this.

Answer:

D. repetition (assuming the last option is labeled D; if options are unlabeled, "The last option (repetition)")