"All gone milk," says 2-year-old Wesley, placing the empty glass on the table. Wesley's remark exemplifies the language acquisition phenomenon called:
A)cooing.
B)babbling.
C)telegraphic speech.
D)a holophrase.

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Telegraphic speech is characterized by simple but meaningful two-word sentences often used by young children, which convey a clear message with minimal words, similar to how Wesley communicated that he finished his milk.

"All Gone Milk," Says 2-Year-Old Wesley, Placing the Empty Glass