Your neighbor's daughter Bindi, who just turned 2, used to yell "doggie" whenever you walked by with your golden retriever.Now when she sees you, she yells "doggie walk!" According to linguists, what type of speech production has Bindi begun to use?

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Bindi is using telegraphic speech, which is characterized by the use of short phrases that are missing non-essential words, such as articles and prepositions. In this case, "doggie walk" is a two-word phrase that conveys an idea in a concise manner.

Your Neighbor's Daughter Bindi, Who Just Turned 2, Used to Yell