Paralanguage is an important part of planning and rehearsal.Which of the following describes the characteristics of paralanguage the speaker should focus on?
A) frequency of eye contact with the audience helps to establish rapport and comfort.
B) a speaking style that is animated and lively gains audience attention
C) standing erect, but not rigid, and leaning slightly forward communicates that you are approachable.
D) nonverbal communication including such vocal elements as tone, pitch, rhythm, pause, timbre, loudness, and inflection.
E) none of the above

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Paralanguage includes nonverbal vocal elements such as tone, pitch, rhythm, pause, timbre, loudness, and inflection. These characteristics play a significant role in the delivery of a message and can impact how the audience receives the presentation. While the other options may also be important in communication, they do not specifically address the characteristics of paralanguage.

Paralanguage Is an Important Part of Planning and Rehearsal