Answer to Question #108431 in English for Lele

Question

Example of features of language that allow human beings to speak or write about events that took place in the past, that will take place in the future, that are taking place far away from them

Answer 1

Displacement is an example of feature in language that allows humans to speak about things or events that are not necessarily happening in the present. Other features include discreteness, reflexiveness, duality of patterning, and productivity.