When Cecilia is listening to her partner, she occasionally interjects, "Oh, I see" or "uh-huh" during the interaction, Cecilia is using backchannel talk.

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Backchannel talk refers to the use of brief verbal utterances such as "oh, I see" or "uh-huh" to acknowledge that one is listening and following the conversation, without interrupting the speaker. Therefore, Cecilia's use of such utterances during the interaction indicates that she is engaging in backchannel talk.

When Cecilia Is Listening to Her Partner, She Occasionally Interjects