Paralanguage refers to the
A) non-words speakers use to fill pauses, such as er and um.
B) hints and signals in the way words are delivered, such as emphasis, volume, and pitch.
C) nonverbal gestures and movements that convey meaning alongside words.
D) way words are fitted to the listener's level of understanding.
E) average number of words spoken by a person during an informal conversation.

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Paralanguage refers to the way words are delivered, including factors such as emphasis, volume, and pitch. It does not necessarily include non-words like uh or um. Nonverbal gestures and movements are part of body language rather than paralanguage. The fit of words to the listener's understanding is more related to the content of the message than to paralanguage. The average number of words spoken by a person is not related to paralanguage at all.

Paralanguage Refers to the