Damage to the right hemisphere may result in an inability to perform or comprehend __________.
A) speech in general
B) certain words
C) sentences
D) prosody

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Damage to the right hemisphere can result in a deficit in prosody, which refers to the rhythm, tone and inflection in speech. People with this deficit might speak in a monotone voice or have difficulty interpreting the emotional content of speech. They might also have difficulty understanding jokes or sarcasm. Damage to the right hemisphere doesn't necessarily cause a complete inability to perform or comprehend speech in general, certain words or sentences, so options A, B and C are not the best choices.

Damage to the Right Hemisphere May Result in an Inability