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2 read this excerpt from one of dr. kings letters. \one has not only a legal, but a moral responsibility to obey just laws. conversely, one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws.\ what writing technique does this excerpt display? a dr. king used repetition for effect and rhythm b dr. king used rhyme to keep readers interested c dr. king used many similes and metaphors d dr. king used short words for easy understanding

Explanation:

• Option A: The excerpt repeats the phrase "a moral responsibility" in both sentences, creating a rhythmic effect and emphasizing the point.
• Option B: There is no rhyming (words with similar end sounds) in the excerpt.
• Option C: No similes (using "like" or "as") or metaphors (direct comparison) are present.
• Option D: While words are simple, the key technique here is repetition, not just using short words.

Answer:

A. Dr. King used repetition for effect and rhythm