Which of these is an example of a symbol used in communication?
A) A word
B) A hand gestures
C) Silence
D) All of these are examples of symbols

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All of these are examples of symbols. A symbol is anything that represents an idea, concept, or object beyond its literal meaning. Words are symbols that represent ideas, hand gestures can symbolize different meanings, and silence can symbolize agreement, disagreement or simply indicate that someone is listening.

Which of These Is an Example of a Symbol Used