Mastery of Pragmatics Allows Children to Change Styles of Speech

question 77

Multiple Choice

Mastery of pragmatics allows children to change styles of speech, or "codes," depending on the audience. What code are children likely to use with their teachers?

• A) informal code
• B) formal code
• C) moderate code
• D) extreme code

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Definitions:

Nonsense Words

A set of letters or sounds forming words without any inherent meaning, often used in language and reading research.

Rhyming Words

Words that have the same ending sound, often used in poetry, songs, and language learning.

Medium-Term Stores

Describes a stage in the memory process where information is held for a period longer than short-term memory but is not yet transferred to long-term memory.

Sensory

Relating to sensation or the physical senses; transmitting or perceiving stimuli or sensory information.