You and your friends tend to use the same expressions, in the same tone of voice. This is:
A) vocal filling.
B) accent.
C) speech convergence.
D) speech divergence.

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a.Incorrect. Speech convergence is the alteration of vocal characteristics to match that of desirable conversational partners.
b.Incorrect. Speech convergence is the alteration of vocal characteristics to match that of desirable conversational partners.
c.Correct. Speech convergence is the alteration of vocal characteristics to match that of desirable conversational partners.
d.Incorrect. Speech convergence is the alteration of vocal characteristics to match that of desirable conversational partners.

You and Your Friends Tend to Use the Same Expressions