joe is 18 months old, and is playing with his sister. he looks at her holding the inflatable beach ball, and says "up ball" as he holds out his hands. joe’s attempt to communicate using on a few essential words would be described as

Telegraphy, is the right answer.

Explanation:

Telegraphy is the long-distance communication of textual information where the sender practices emblematic languages, known to the receiver, rather than a material transfer of an article carrying the information. Thus flag semaphore is a system of telegraphy. Though the ancient system of signalling was more extensive complex as in China, were usually not competent in transferring temporary text messages.

As per the question, Joe’s attempt to communicate using on a few essential words can be described as Telegraphy.

the answer is a wheel