Question

Marcello knew he could make his speech more effective by expressing emotion through gesturing and making certain facial expressions at the appropriate time. By doing so, Marcello was engaging in _______.

Answer 1

Answer:

Marcello was engaging in nonverbal communication

Explanation:

Marcello knew he could make his speech more effective by expressing emotion through gesturing and making certain facial expressions at the appropriate time. By doing so, Marcello was engaging in nonverbal communication. Nonverbal communication involves the use of nonverbal behaviours that are symbolic, this includes hand gestures, facial expressions.

The use of gestures and facial expressions by Marcello  to communicate with the audience is an example of nonverbal communication.

Answer 2

Answer:

Marcello is involved in non-verbal communication.

Explanation:

Non-verbal communication occurs through gestures, sound codes, signals, facial or body expressions, images or codes. It covers body and facial expression, gestures and body reactions to various stimuli. One of the main functions of non-verbal communication is to complement the process of verbal communication and is often more efficient at delivering a message than verbal communication. Thanks to it, it is possible to give greater emphasis to the message, to react contradictory to what was said by the interlocutors. In addition, non-verbal communication has the following functions:

• Substitute an expression or phrase;
• Assign adjustments to speech, pauses and gestures, giving greater understanding to what is said;
• Expose power relationships and interpersonal influences;
• Contradict what is being said;
• Complement a message.