Imagine you have a sibling, Henry, who is two years old. When he is thirsty, he says "Henry milk." This is an example of
A) babbling.
B) linguistic relativism.
C) overgeneralization.
D) telegraphic speech.

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This is an example of telegraphic speech, where a child uses short, concise phrases to convey their meaning. In this case, "Henry milk" communicates the desire for milk in a simple manner.

Imagine You Have a Sibling, Henry, Who Is Two Years