Question

multiple select question
select all that apply
what are the essential qualities of language?

it is consistently clear.
it is symbolic in nature.
it has many layers of meaning.
it defies rules.

Explanation:

• Language relies on symbols (sounds, words, writing) that represent ideas, so it is symbolic in nature.
• Language can have multiple layers of meaning (e.g., literal vs. figurative), making this an essential quality.
• Language is not always consistently clear (ambiguity is common), so this is not essential.
• Language follows structural rules (grammar, syntax), so it does not defy rules.

Answer:

B. It is symbolic in nature.
C. It has many layers of meaning.