The symbols used in any given language (in English the symbols in question are called letters) were developed
A)based on the shapes we make with our mouths to pronounce them.
B)based on the shapes of objects in the part of the world where the language developed.
C)based on astrological charts.
D)arbitrarily.
E)based on aesthetic principles (i.e.to be visually pleasing).

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The symbols used in languages, including letters in English, were developed arbitrarily. There is no direct connection between the shape of most letters and the sounds they represent, the shapes of objects, astrological charts, or specific aesthetic principles. The development of written symbols has been influenced by a variety of factors over time, including historical, cultural, and practical considerations, but the initial creation of these symbols is largely arbitrary.

The Symbols Used in Any Given Language (In English the Symbols