Manual signs that closely resemble the object or action they represent (i.e., gesturing throwing a ball for "throw")are
A)symbolic.
B)transparent.
C)iconic.
D)self-evident.

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Signs that closely resemble the object or action they represent are called iconic signs. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. Symbolic signs involve arbitrary associations between the signifier and signified, while transparent signs can be understood without any knowledge of sign language. Self-evident signs are also known as pure indexical signs which directly point to the referent.

Manual Signs That Closely Resemble the Object or Action They