What is the meaning of the word alliteration in this essay

it is worth noting as well that this is the only part of the declaration to employ much alliteration british brethren time to time common kindred which would connections and correspondence
the repetition of consonant sounds st the beginning of words
the repitition of the same or similar vowel sounds in stressed syllables
the repetition of consonant sounds within or at the end of words
the repitition of the same stressed vowel sounds in two or more words

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The correct meaning of the word "alliteration" in this essay is: the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.