Discourse

Question 1

back-channelling e.g. nodding head, yeah, true

Answer 1

non-verbal or verbal communication from the listener to show support to the speaker

Question 2

discourse marker e.g. okay, so, but

Answer 2

signal a shift in conversation and topic areas; can also introduce a counter argument

Question 3

fillers e.g. er, um

Answer 3

sounds that add nothing to the conversation but offer chance fort thinking? CHECK DEFINITION ONLINE