Communicating your thoughts and emotions with your voice (aside from the words that you use) is referred to as _____.
A) paralanguage
B) gesturing
C) kinesics
D) affect displays

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Paralanguage is the nonverbal element of communication that includes vocalizations such as tone, pitch, volume, and inflection, which can convey emotional meaning and affect how the message is received by the listener. Gesturing and kinesics refer to nonverbal communication through body language, while affect displays specifically refer to facial expressions that convey emotion.

Communicating Your Thoughts and Emotions with Your Voice (Aside from the Words