Which term is the repetition of sounds, words, or ideas for emphasis?

• A. Alliteration
• B. Imagery
• C. Figurative language
• D. Repetition

Answer: (D)

Repetition is when you repeat sounds, words, or ideas to emphasize something and make it memorable. That definition fits the question exactly, since it’s talking about repeating elements for emphasis.

Think of repeating a word or a phrase to stress a point, or echoing a sound for emphasis. Alliteration, on the other hand, is about repeating initial consonant sounds in nearby words, which is a specific sound pattern rather than a general repetition of words or ideas. Imagery uses vivid sensory details to paint a picture in the reader’s mind, and figurative language uses comparisons or non-literal meanings. So repetition is the term that best matches the idea of repeating sounds, words, or ideas for emphasis.