Which statement best defines consonance and distinguishes it from alliteration?

Which statement best defines consonance and distinguishes it from alliteration?

• A. Consonance is repetition of consonant sounds, often at the ends of words; unlike alliteration, it is not restricted to initial sounds.
• B. Consonance refers to repetition of vowel sounds at the beginnings of syllables.
• C. Consonance is rhyme at the ends of lines.
• D. Consonance is the use of onomatopoeia to imitate sounds.

Answer: (A)