Although extralinguistic information is not a formal part of language,it does serve the purpose of
A)generally providing entertainment value,which captures our attention.
B)assisting in interpretation.
C)distracting us from the emotional aspects of communication.
D)providing literal and factual information.

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Extralinguistic information refers to nonverbal cues such as facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice. These cues can assist in the interpretation of language and provide context and emotion to the communication. Therefore, the correct answer is B: assisting in interpretation.

Although Extralinguistic Information Is Not a Formal Part of Language,it