When we wave goodbye to someone, replacing the verbal message with a nonverbal one, we are using a(n)
A) emblem.
B) affect display.
C) illustrator.
D) accentor.

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An emblem is a nonverbal gesture that can replace spoken words, and waving goodbye is a commonly recognized emblematic gesture. Affect displays are facial expressions that convey emotions, such as smiling or frowning, and illustrators are gestures that accompany speech to emphasize or clarify a message. Accentors are not a recognized concept in nonverbal communication.

When We Wave Goodbye to Someone, Replacing the Verbal Message