Which of the following statements is true about paralinguistic aspects of speech?

A. They conceal mood and emotion.
B. They create a distinctive identity.
C. They only include actual words and exclude words that serve as fillers.
D. They fail to regulate conversation when combined with gestures.


Answer: B

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