UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Meta communication refers to messages about other messages,indicating how verbal content should be interpreted. A warm smile accompanying praise shows that the positive words are sincere and supportive. The non verbal cue comments on the verbal message,so it is meta communication.

Option A:
Noise would interfere with the message rather than reinforce it.

Option B:
Meta communication often occurs through tone and facial expressions that frame the literal meaning,making option B suitable.

Option C:
Gatekeeping deals with control of which messages reach the audience,not with non verbal framing of a specific statement.

Option D:
Redundancy repeats content,whereas meta communication shapes the relational meaning of content.