How do you create a line break in HTML?

To create a line break in HTML, the
tag is the correct choice because it is specifically designed for this purpose. When used in text, the
tag forces the browser to move the content that follows it to the next line without starting a new paragraph. This is particularly useful for spacing text or formatting content within elements where you want to maintain a flow without additional spacing that would typically come with a new paragraph.

The

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tag, while it generates a horizontal rule or break, is used for thematic breaks in content rather than line breaks. The tag does not exist in HTML, making it an incorrect choice. The tag is also not a valid HTML tag and does not serve any purpose within HTML documents. Thus, the functionality and purpose of the
tag make it the appropriate choice for inserting line breaks.