1 Which of the following best describes nonverbal communicat

1. Which of the following best describes nonverbal communication?   a) Is not conveyed through other than through verbal means    b) Does not encompass clothing and bodily characteristics, but considers the physical environment (physical space or time)   c) Is a significant component of the speaker\'s presentation, studies cite as high as 93%     d) Is principally composed of paralanguage (nonverbal cues of the voice)   e) None of the listed answers are correct

2. 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, ptich, rhythm, pause, timbre, loudness, and inflection   e) None of the above

Solution

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d) Is principally composed of paralanguage (nonverbal cues of the voice)

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d) Nonverbal communication including such vocal elements as tone, ptich, rhythm, pause, timbre, loudness, and inflection