Paralingvistik
Paralinguistics refers to the study of non-lexical components of speech that, when analyzed with context, can contribute significantly to communication and interpretation of the spoken word. These elements are considered "paralanguage" because they exist alongside, or in parallel with, the spoken language itself. They are not the words spoken, but rather *how* they are spoken.
Key paralinguistic features include vocalizations such as tone of voice, pitch, volume, speed, rhythm, and intonation.
Beyond the acoustic qualities of speech, paralinguistics also encompasses non-verbal sounds like sighs, laughs, groans, and
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