You are listening to 2-year-old Annie as she says "No eat.No like." She is trying to let you know that she is not going to eat her broccoli because she doesn't like it.Annie's communication illustrates the use of
A) underextension.
B) telegraphic speech.
C) semantic slanting.
D) overregularization.

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Annie's communication is an example of telegraphic speech, which is when young children use two-word phrases to convey a complete thought or idea. In this case, Annie is saying "No eat" and "No like" to express her dislike of broccoli and her refusal to eat it. This type of speech is common in children between the ages of 18 months and 2 years. Underextension refers to when a child uses a word to only refer to a specific object or instance, rather than the broader category. Semantic slanting involves using words in a way that conveys a certain bias or perspective. Overregularization occurs when a child applies a grammar rule too broadly or doesn't follow irregular patterns in language.

You Are Listening to 2-Year-Old Annie as She Says "No