Although extralinguistic information is not a formal part of language, it does serve the purpose of
A)generally providing entertainment value, which captures our attention.
B)providing literal and factual information.
C)assisting in interpretation.
D)distracting us from the emotional aspects of communication.

Question

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Extralinguistic information, such as tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language, can assist in interpretation by providing context and emotional cues that aid in understanding the speaker's intended meaning.

Answer: B 
 While extralinguistic information primarily serves the purpose of assisting in interpretation, it can also provide literal and factual information, such as pointing or gesturing towards an object or location.

Therefore, the best choices are C and B.

Although Extralinguistic Information Is Not a Formal Part of Language