Which of these is an example of a vocalized pause?
A)Theresa says "um" when she cannot think of the word she means.
B)Bonita speaks louder to emphasize an important point.
C)John lowers the tone of pitch of his voice to sound more serious.
D)Chuck speaks more rapidly when he is nervous.

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Vocalized pauses refer to sounds like "um," "uh," "ah," and "like" that people make when they pause to think or gather their thoughts. Theresa saying "um" when she cannot think of the word she means is an example of a vocalized pause. The other options do not fit this category.

Which of These Is an Example of a Vocalized Pause