Paralanguage Is an Important Part of Planning and Rehearsal

question 14

Multiple Choice

Paralanguage is an important part of planning and rehearsal.Which of the following describes the characteristics of paralanguage the speaker should focus on?

• A) frequency of eye contact with the audience helps to establish rapport and comfort.
• B) a speaking style that is animated and lively gains audience attention
• C) standing erect, but not rigid, and leaning slightly forward communicates that you are approachable.
• D) nonverbal communication including such vocal elements as tone, pitch, rhythm, pause, timbre, loudness, and inflection.
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the cochlea of the inner ear and is involved in the process of hearing.

Eardrum

A thin membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear, vibrating in response to sound waves and aiding in the process of hearing.

Sensation

How our sensory receptors and nervous system perceive and interpret energy from stimuli in the environment.

Perception

The process by which individuals organize and interpret sensory information to give meaning to their environment and experiences.