Question

read the sentence below from martin luther king jrs \i have a dream...\ speech.
\and as we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall march ahead. we cannot turn back.\
what metaphor is dr. king most likely making here?
a. he is comparing the quest towards civil rights to a military.
b. he is comparing the quest towards civil rights to a parade.
c. he is comparing the quest towards civil rights to a journey.

Explanation:

The phrase "march ahead" in the context of the civil rights quest uses military-style language of marching forward without retreating, which frames the movement as a disciplined, determined military-like campaign. A parade is celebratory, and a journey is more general, so the military metaphor is the best fit.

Answer:

a. He is comparing the quest towards civil rights to a military .