The University of Texas fans show the pinkie finger and the index finger to represent the sign,"Hook 'em horns," a reference to their mascot.This is an example of a(n)_____.
A) affect display
B) regulator
C) adaptor
D) emblem

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The action of showing the pinkie finger and index finger to represent "Hook 'em horns" is a specific gesture known as an emblem, which refers to a nonverbal communication that is widely recognized and has a specific meaning within a given culture or group.

The University of Texas Fans Show the Pinkie Finger and the Index