A style of speaking that includes slowed pace, reduced vocabulary, simplified sentence structure, exaggerated variations in pitch, and marked rhythmic characteristics is known as:
A) babbling.
B) telegraphic speech.
C) child-directed speech.
D) fast-mapping.

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Child-directed speech, often referred to as "motherese" or "parentese," is characterized by a slower pace, simpler words, exaggerated intonation, and clearer pronunciation to help infants and young children learn language.

A Style of Speaking That Includes Slowed Pace, Reduced Vocabulary