In oral communication, which element can change the meaning even when the words remain the same?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Tone and emphasis
Tone, stress, and emphasis communicate emotion and intention in speech. The same words may sound like a question, a joke, criticism, or anger depending on delivery. Paper size, ink colour, and paragraph number belong mainly to written presentation and cannot by themselves change the meaning of spoken words.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Tone and emphasis
Why is this the correct answer?
Tone, stress, and emphasis communicate emotion and intention in speech. The same words may sound like a question, a joke, criticism, or anger depending on delivery. Paper size, ink colour, and paragraph number belong mainly to written presentation and cannot by themselves change the meaning of spoken words.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Information Technology question. Chapter: Maintain Healthy Safe and Secure Working Environment.
