Although communication can be____________ (describing or conveying some objective fact or information), it is almost always_______ (someone's version of the facts or information).
A) presentational/representational
B) symbolic/signified
C) representational/presentational
D) signified/symbolic
E) encoded/decoded

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The first blank refers to the objective transmission of information, which can be described as representational. The second blank refers to the fact that communication is always influenced by the individual's interpretation and presentation, which is why it can be seen as presentational. Choice C reflects this distinction between objective information (representational) and subjective interpretation (presentational) and is therefore the best choice.

Although Communication Can Be____________ (Describing or Conveying Some Objective Fact