To determine whether the statement is true or false, let's break down the definition of consonance and then compare it to the given statement.
Definition of Consonance:
1. Consonance is a literary device characterized by the repetition of the same consonant sounds within close proximity. Often, this repetition can occur either in the middle or at the end of words within the same sentence or phrase.
Given Statement: "Consonance is the repetition of the same consonant sounds in a line of text."
Let's analyze:
- The statement correctly identifies that consonance involves the repetition of consonant sounds.
- It also specifies that this repetition occurs within a line of text, which aligns with the definition.
Since the statement accurately describes consonance as the repetition of the same consonant sounds in a line of text, we can conclude that the statement is:
True
Therefore, the answer is:
- True
