Question

what is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in nearby words? alliteration assonance consonance onomatopoeia

Explanation:

Alliteration is defined as the repetition of initial consonant sounds in nearby words. Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds, consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds (not just initial ones), and onomatopoeia is the use of words that imitate sounds. So the correct term for the repetition of initial consonant sounds in nearby words is alliteration.

Answer:

A. Alliteration