The instructor explained that the students did not perform well on the exam, but he did so in a very condescending tone, this refers to the _____ dimension of the message.
A) content
B) personal
C) relational
D) expressive
E) tonality

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The relational dimension of a message refers to how the message affects the relationship between the parties involved, including aspects like tone, respect, and power dynamics. In this case, the instructor's condescending tone impacts the relationship between him and the students, making "relational" the correct choice.

The Instructor Explained That the Students Did Not Perform Well