What is the definition of consonance?

when several words in a short section begin with the same sound
when several words in a short section contain the same vowel sound
when multiple words within a line of poetry rhyme
when several words in a short section contain the same consonant sound

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The definition of consonance is "when several words in a short section contain the same consonant sound." This literary device often involves the repetition of consonant sounds, which can occur anywhere in the word, not just at the beginning.