Identify the function of nonverbal cues in relation to verbal messages in the following example: You say the words "I'm angry" with a loud volume, forceful gestures, and piercing eye contact.
A) repeats the verbal message
B) contradicts the verbal message
C) accents the verbal message
D) regulates the verbal message
E) substitutes for the verbal message

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The nonverbal cues in this example accentuate the verbal message of "I'm angry" by emphasizing the speaker's intensity and seriousness. The loud volume, forceful gestures, and piercing eye contact all convey a strong emotion, reinforcing the meaning of the words spoken.

Identify the Function of Nonverbal Cues in Relation to Verbal