A _____ refers to a few seconds of silence the speaker uses during a speech to slow down a fast pace or to signal a key idea.
A) refrain
B) pause
C) connotation
D) pitch

Question

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A pause refers to a brief moment of silence used by a speaker to slow down a fast pace or to emphasize a key idea in a speech. A refrain refers to a repeated line or phrase in a poem or song. Connotation refers to an implied meaning or emotional association of a word or phrase. Pitch refers to the highness or lowness of a sound or tone.

A _____ Refers to a Few Seconds of Silence the Speaker