When people are unsure of what to say, they tend to decrease their communication effectiveness by speaking softly. This example best illustrates _____ in nonverbal communication.
A) proxemics
B) kinesics
C) paralanguage
D) metalanguage

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Paralanguage refers to the nonverbal elements of speech, such as tone of voice, volume, and rate of speech. Speaking softly is an example of paralanguage. Proxemics refers to the use and perception of personal space, kinesics refers to body movements and gestures, and metalanguage refers to language used to describe language.

When People Are Unsure of What to Say, They Tend