Which of the following is true of vocalized pauses?

a. People with a good timbre use a lot of vocalized pauses.
b. Vocalized pauses help a listener in understanding a speech better.
c. The higher the vocalized pauses, higher the intonation.
d. Too many vocalized pauses can distract listeners.


d. Too many vocalized pauses can distract listeners.
When used excessively, vocalized pauses can give others the impression that we are unsure of ourselves or that our ideas are not well thought out. Sometimes speakers use so many vocalized pauses that listeners are distracted by them to the point of not being able to concentrate on the meaning of the message.

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