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Nonverbal Communication: Appearance, Gestures, and Expressions

Question 13 • 620627PW Intro to Comm and Speech S1 – FARQUHAR, CYNTHIA

Which of the following is an example of using nonverbal communication to accent or complement verbal communication?

Answer
A
smiling while recounting an experience you found amusing
B
clapping after a performance, yelling/cheering during a sporting event
C
holding a finger over your mouth to ‘shhh’ someone, nodding your head to say yes
D
holding up a hand to indicate you do not wish to be interrupted or to stop communication

Explanation

Smiling while telling an amusing story adds emotional emphasis to the spoken words, reinforcing the meaning of the verbal message. This is an example of nonverbal communication complementing verbal communication. The other choices mainly communicate without words, rather than accompanying spoken words to support them.

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