A pattern of speech used when talking to infants that is characterized by the parent using a higher-pitched voice; short, simpler sentences; and an exaggerated inflection is known as
A)transformations.
B)telegraphic speech.
C)syntactical expression.
D)parentese or motherese.

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Parentese or motherese refers to the distinct way adults speak to infants, characterized by a higher pitch, simpler sentences, and exaggerated intonation, designed to aid language acquisition.

A Pattern of Speech Used When Talking to Infants That