Many cultures transmitted complex knowledge from one generation to the next without writing or printing. What property of oral language permits the transmission of knowledge across generations?
A)displacement
B)phonology
C)semanticity
D)systems of communication

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Displacement refers to the ability of a language to refer to things that are not present in the immediate context. This allows for the transmission of knowledge across generations by allowing speakers to talk about events, concepts, and ideas that are not currently present, but are still important for conveying knowledge.

Many Cultures Transmitted Complex Knowledge from One Generation to the Next