When Do Mothers Use Rising Pitch in Child-Directed Speech

question 3

Multiple Choice

When do mothers use rising pitch in child-directed speech?

• A) When trying to engage their child's attention.
• B) When trying to soothe their child.
• C) When trying to maintain their child's attention.
• D) When trying to discourage their child from listening.

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Definitions:

Morpheme

The smallest grammatical unit in a language that carries meaning, such as a root word, prefix, or suffix.

Semantics

The meaning of words and sentences.

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Biological Determinants

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