Using the Three Properties of a Language, Explain to What

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Essay

Using the three properties of a language, explain to what extent gestural languages possess these properties; then, describe which of these properties have been shown in the communication patterns of other animals, including animals in the wild and the chimpanzees used in animal communication studies.

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Definitions:

Oscillations

Repetitive variations, typically in time, of some measure about a central value or between two or more different states.

Party Control

The influence or authority that a political party has over governmental policies and decisions.

Critical Election

An election that signifies a major shift in the electorate's preferences, leading to a new political alignment or party system.

Voter Turnout

The percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election, a critical measure of democratic participation.