You are preparing to start your lecture and look to the audio-visual specialist running the public address system;she nods and gives you the "thumbs up" sign.This is an example of a(n)_____.
A)adaptor
B)affect display
C)illustrator
D)emblem

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The specialist's gesture of giving the "thumbs up" sign is a nonverbal emblem, which is a gesture that directly represents a specific verbal meaning. In this case, the "thumbs up" sign represents approval or readiness to begin the lecture.

You Are Preparing to Start Your Lecture and Look to the Audio-Visual