Which of the following best describes a case that depends primarily on prosodic aspects of language?
A)The ability to recognize the characteristic rise that occurs at the end of a sentence in a speaker's voice when she asks a question.
B)The ability to discriminate between homophones like "blue" and "blew" when they are used in sentences.
C)The ability to pronounce "head" correctly, even though it is an irregular word.
D)The ability to retrieve the correct name associated with a familiar pictured face.

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Prosodic aspects of language refer to the rhythm, tone, and intonation of speech. The ability to recognize a rising intonation at the end of a sentence is an example of a prosodic aspect, as it conveys the speaker's intent to ask a question.

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