Question

What most closely defines the term paralanguage?
a thoughts and motivations that are revealed through the use of asides

a thoughts and motivations that are revealed through the use of asides

b the vocal aspect of communication, such as pitch, inflection, tone, and pace

b the vocal aspect of communication, such as pitch, inflection, tone, and pace

c language that is communicated through the use of a third party, such as a translated conversation

c language that is communicated through the use of a third party, such as a translated conversation

d the implicit meaning or theme of a given conversation

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The term that most closely defines paralanguage is:

**b) the vocal aspect of communication, such as pitch, inflection, tone, and pace.**

Paralanguage encompasses the non-verbal elements of communication that accompany spoken language, helping to convey meaning and emotion.