A Characteristic of Human Language Is That We Can Communicate

question 211

Multiple Choice

A characteristic of human language is that we can communicate meaningfully about ideas, objects, and activities that are not physically present. This characteristic is called:

• A) syntax.
• B) symbolism.
• C) displacement.
• D) generativity.

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