Two men are arguing at the bar when the smaller one says something unkind about the other's mother. The bigger fellow glares straight ahead at his opponent. He is using a nonverbal signal that is best described as being an
A) illustrator.
B) emblem.
C) affect display.
D) adaptor.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An affect display is a nonverbal form of communication that conveys emotion or feelings. In this scenario, the bigger fellow's glare is an expression of his anger or disapproval, which is a direct response to the unkind remark about his mother, making it an affect display.

Two Men Are Arguing at the Bar When the Smaller