Asked by Avnish Jauhal on May 25, 2024

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Miko becomes angry and upset with her boyfriend James when she catches him flirting with another woman. She emphasizes the depth of her feelings by pounding her fist and pointing an accusing finger. According to the text, this is an example of which type of nonverbal communication?

A) Contradiction
B) Regulation
C) Substitution
D) Accentuation

Nonverbal Communication

The process of conveying a message without the use of words, including through facial expressions, body language, gestures, and tone of voice.

Accentuation

The emphasis or stress placed on a particular syllable in a word or on a particular word in a sentence.

  • Understand and acknowledge the various expressions of nonverbal communication and their value.
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Amanmeet SinghMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Miko's actions of pounding her fist and pointing an accusing finger serve to emphasize and intensify the verbal message of her anger and upset, which is an example of accentuation in nonverbal communication.