The characteristic intonation patterns, tempo, rhythm, and cadence with which a language is spoken are referred to as
A) harmony.
B) melody.
C) accent.
D) prosody.

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The characteristic intonation patterns, tempo, rhythm, and cadence are all part of the study of prosody. Harmony and melody refer specifically to musical elements, while accent refers to the emphasis placed on a syllable or word.

The Characteristic Intonation Patterns, Tempo, Rhythm, and Cadence with Which