Non-verbal communication is made up of which elements?

• A. Audio Cues
• B. Verbal Speech
• C. Facial Expressions and Body Language
• D. Written Text

Answer: (C)

Non-verbal communication conveys meaning without using words. The best fit here is facial expressions and body language, because faces reveal emotions—like happiness, anger, confusion—almost instantly, and posture, gestures, and movements show attitudes such as openness, defensiveness, or interest. These cues can reinforce or contradict what someone says aloud, shaping how a message is received. Verbal speech and written text use words, so they’re not non-verbal. Audio cues touch on vocal qualities, but the clearest, most direct non-verbal signals are what the face expresses and how the body moves.