The Narrative Paradigm Theory:
A) Is a communication theory related to the role of touch in communication.
B) Asserts that people come to understand their experiences through sharing their personal stories.
C) Explores the use of paralinguistics in communication.
D) Concerns a style of communication that is both respectful and direct.

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The Narrative Paradigm Theory, proposed by Walter Fisher, suggests that humans are natural storytellers and that we make sense of our world through the sharing of personal stories (narratives). This theory emphasizes the importance of narrative in human communication, as opposed to purely logical or argumentative forms.