Child-Directed Speech Is the Kind of Speech Often Used by Adults

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Multiple Choice

Child-directed speech is the kind of speech often used by adults to talk to babies and young children.Which is not a characteristic of this type of speech?

• A)Higher pitch than normal speech
• B)Simple words and sentences
• C)Cannot be used until the child is 12 months old
• D)Captures the baby's attention immediately

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