Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of child-directed speech?
A) an abundance of function words
B) careful distinctions among similar sounds
C) exaggerated intonations
D) clear pronunciation
E) all of the above are characteristics of child-directed speech

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Child-directed speech typically features simplified vocabulary and sentence structure, exaggerated intonations, and clear pronunciation, but not an abundance of function words. Function words are used more sparingly to maintain simplicity and clarity.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of Child-Directed