In general, speech directed at young children is _____ than adult-directed speech.
A) longer, higher in pitch, and more intonationally exaggerated
B) shorter, lower in pitch, and spoken in a monotone
C) shorter, higher in pitch, and more intonationally exaggerated
D) longer, lower in pitch, and spoken in a monotone

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Studies have shown that speech directed at young children, also known as infant-directed speech or motherese, tends to be shorter, higher in pitch, and more intonationally exaggerated. This may help capture and maintain the attention of the child, and also aid in language acquisition.

In General, Speech Directed at Young Children Is _____ Than