Cora called the electricity board of her neighborhood to inquire about the frequent power outages. The person on the other end of the line did not respond appropriately. He sounded distracted and gave long pauses while communicating with her. The speaking pattern of the person's voice is an example of _____.

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The person's speaking pattern, including long pauses and distracted tone, falls under the category of paralanguage, which refers to the non-verbal cues and vocal characteristics that accompany spoken language.

Cora Called the Electricity Board of Her Neighborhood to Inquire