A child says "doggy" as a way of telling her mother that she sees a dog. This is an example of
A) a morpheme.
B) a holophrase.
C) telegraphic speech.
D) mean length of utterance.

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A holophrase is a single word used by a child to express a complete idea or sentence. In this case, the child uses "doggy" to communicate more complex information, such as noticing a dog, which is characteristic of a holophrase.

A Child Says "Doggy" as a Way of Telling Her