In the sentence below, which word is an example of specialized vocabulary? speaking more than one language, or multilingualism, is a preferred skill when hiring a person for a job. a. person b. preferred c. job d. multilingualism

The correct answer is C. Pausing before a certain word in the middle of a sentence signals that an important word might follow.

When delivering a speech, a speaker can pause effectively to highlight key ideas. A brief pause is a good signal to the audience that something important is about to be said.

Such a pause is brief -- only a second or two -- but it's enough for the members of the audience to realize that they need to listen carefully to what is ahead.