Language and Communication Involve Much More Than Just Verbal Speech

question 18

Multiple Choice

Language and communication involve much more than just verbal speech. The study of communication through body movements, stances, gestures, and facial expressions is known as

• A) biosemantics.
• B) diglossia.
• C) protolinguistics.
• D) kinesics.
• E) linguistic physiology.

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Definitions:

John Tyler

The 10th President of the United States, serving from 1841 to 1845, known for his annexation of Texas and adherence to states' rights principles.

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Kansas-Nebraska Act

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Far-Reaching Consequences

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