Which of the following is a non-verbal cue that can indicate increasing aggression?

• A. Pacing
• B. Clenched fists
• C. Soft voice
• D. Relaxed posture

Answer: (B)

Rising aggression is often shown through body language that signals tension and readiness to escalate. Clenched fists are a strong nonverbal cue of that state: the hands tighten, knuckles whiten, and the overall posture can tighten as the person prepares to react, making aggression seem imminent.

Pacing can indicate agitation or restlessness, but it isn’t as direct a signal of aggression as clenched fists. A soft voice is more about how someone communicates verbally rather than their body language, and a relaxed posture communicates calm or disengagement rather than readiness to fight. So the clenched fists best capture the clear, nonverbal sign of increasing aggression.