Repetition is a figure of:

**The reasoning** Repetition is a **figure of speech** — a deliberate literary device where words, phrases, sounds, or structures are repeated for emphasis, rhythm, or emotional effect. Think of it like a verbal pattern. Examples you know well: - "And miles to go before I sleep, and miles to go before I sleep" (Robert Frost) - Nigerian praise poetry: "Igwe! Igwe! Igwe!" (repeating for honor) - Even in speeches: "We shall fight... we shall fight... we shall never surrender" Figures of speech are **linguistic tools** — they live in the *words themselves*. They include metaphor, simile, personification, alliteration, and yes, repetition. **Why the wrong options tempt you** **B) Action** — You might confuse this with *repeated actions* in a story (like a character always checking their watch). But that's plot-level, not a speech device. **C) Plot** — Repetition can appear in plots (recurring events), but the *term* "figure of speech" specifically refers to language techniques. **D) Resolution** — That's how a story ends — completely unrelated. **Quick takeaway** If it's about **how words are arranged or used**, it's a figure of speech; if it's about **what happens in the story**, it's plot or action.