Yawning or laughing, while speaking about a particular topic, is likely to be an example of paralanguage.

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Paralanguage refers to the non-verbal elements of communication used to modify meaning and convey emotion, such as tone of voice, loudness, inflection, and pitch. Yawning or laughing while speaking can alter the message's emotional tone or emphasis, thus serving as examples of paralanguage.

Yawning or Laughing, While Speaking About a Particular Topic, Is