When adults speak slowly and with exaggerated changes in pitch and volume, they are using ____ speech.
A) symbolic
B) off-stressed
C) phonemic
D) infant-directed

Question

When adults speak slowly and with exaggerated changes in pitch and volume, they are using ____ speech.
A) ​symbolic
B) ​off-stressed
C) ​phonemic
D) ​infant-directed

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Adults use infant-directed speech to communicate with babies and young children. This type of speech is characterized by a slower rate of speech, exaggerated changes in pitch and volume, and simplified sentence structures. It is thought to help infants learn language more easily and to capture their attention.

When Adults Speak Slowly and with Exaggerated Changes in Pitch