Suppose that you overhear a 5-year-old child talking to her 2-year-old brother and then a bit later to her mother.You notice that she spoke to her 2-year-old brother more slowly and with a less sophisticated vocabulary.What aspect of language knowledge does her change in speech style reflect?

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The change in speech style reflects an understanding of pragmatics, which involves the use of language in social contexts, including adjusting language according to the listener's needs and the social situation.

Suppose That You Overhear a 5-Year-Old Child Talking to Her