_____ are unnecessary words interjected into sentences to fill moments of silence.
a. Similes
b. Metaphors
c. Vocalized pauses
d. Acronyms
c. Vocalized pauses
Vocalized pauses are unnecessary words interjected into sentences to fill moments of silence. Words commonly used for this purpose are "like," "you know," "really," and "basically," as well as "um" and "uh."
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