Question

multiple choice question what characteristic of language refers to how words represent objects and ideas but are not themselves the objects or ideas? clarity rules symbolism meaning

Explanation:

The described language characteristic, where words stand in for (but are not identical to) objects/ideas, is defined as symbolism. Clarity refers to understandability, rules govern language structure, and meaning is the concept words convey, not the representative relationship itself.

Answer:

O Symbolism