Prosody is carried by __________.
A)the semantics of what is said
B)emotional overtones
C)hand gestures
D)the speech signal

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Prosody refers to the rhythm, intonation, and stress of speech. These features are carried by the speech signal itself, including variations in pitch, volume, and duration of syllables and words. A and B may influence prosody, but they are not equivalent to it. C refers to nonverbal communication and is not a component of prosody.

Prosody Is Carried by __________