Jackie says "milk," meaning "I want some milk." When his mother pours it,he says "milk," meaning "This is milk." After taking a sip,he pushes his cup toward his mother and says "milk," meaning "Do you want my milk?" This is an example of

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This is an example of a holophrase, which is a single word or phrase used to convey a more complex meaning. In each instance, Jackie uses the word "milk" to communicate different things.

Jackie Says "Milk," Meaning "I Want Some Milk