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Which one of the following is a communication barrier?

ACommunicatee attention
BSemantic distortion ✓ Correct
CAmplified image
DInfographic
Correct answer: (B) Semantic distortion
Explanation

Semantic distortion is a communication barrier.

It arises when words carry different meanings for sender and receiver, so the intended message is twisted in understanding.

Misread terms, ambiguous phrasing and jargon all warp meaning and obstruct clear exchange.

Communicatee attention is the receiver's active engagement, which aids rather than blocks communication.

An amplified image can strengthen a message's reach and impact and so is not itself a barrier.

An infographic is a visual aid that clarifies information, again a help to communication rather than a hindrance.

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