Communicators who want to show affiliation with one another adapt their speech through
A)rate of talking.
B)choice of vocabulary.
C)number of pauses.
D)level of politeness.
E)all of the above.

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All of the above options can be used to adapt speech to show affiliation with the other communicator. When people want to feel connected or show support for one another, they may adjust their speech rate, vocabulary, and politeness levels to match each other. Additionally, the number of pauses and other nonverbal cues may also be adjusted to show affiliation.

Communicators Who Want to Show Affiliation with One Another Adapt