Hello fellow Ontario writer! You pose an interesting question in this piece of writing. What would or could we do without the use of words? Even sign language makes use of words at times. It's not all symbols or gestures. We rely upon words to communicate. Look at the slang or short forms of this digital age. They are too easily misconstrued. We need actual words. Pictures or art work could also be misunderstood. Interesting idea to mention animal instincts. This would be very basic communication. Thanks for sharing!