Gestures, Eye Contact, Voice Quality and Intonation Are All Examples

question 10

Multiple Choice

Gestures, eye contact, voice quality and intonation are all examples of

• A) literal messages
• B) nonverbal symbols
• C) metacommunications
• D) framing messages

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Definitions:

14,000 Words

A figure often cited in developmental psychology representing the approximate number of words a child knows upon entering school.

30,000 Words

A referential figure highlighting the importance of early childhood verbal exposure and communication within the home environment for linguistic and cognitive development.

Pragmatics

The branch of linguistics that studies the ways in which context contributes to meaning, including how speakers use and understand statements in different situations.

Morphemes

The smallest grammatical units in a language that carry meaning, such as words, prefixes, or suffixes.