Gestures
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Gestures
Gestures a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning.
Description of hand gestures
Hand gestures are a great way of reinforcing what you're saying, but caution as they may mean different things in different cultures.
Types of gestures
Ironic gestures- represent object attributes, spatial relationships, and actions.
Pointing gestures-these gestures are use for connecting speech to another idea or a object`s location.
Metaphoric gestures- put an abstract idea into a more literal, concrete form.
Beat gestures-use to keep the rhythm of speech, and to convey no semantic content.
What are gestures used for ?
Gestures include movement of the hands, face, or other parts of the body. Gestures allow individuals to communicate a variety of feelings and thoughts, from contempt and hostility to approval and affection, often together with body language in addition to words when they speak.