During an argument, when Lisa tells her husband Scott, "It's not what you said, it's how you said it," Lisa is upset with Scott's use of __________.
A) artifacts
B) chronemics
C) proxemics
D) kinesics
E)paralanguage

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Paralanguage refers to the vocal cues that accompany speech, such as tone, pitch, and volume. Lisa's comment suggests that she is more upset with Scott's tone or delivery, rather than the content of what he said, which indicates a use of paralanguage.

During an Argument, When Lisa Tells Her Husband Scott, "It's