Rather than saying "the kitten fell in the bath tub," young Morris says, "Kitty wet," which leaves Morris's mother to wonder about the nature of the liquid on or coming out of the cat. Which linguistic limitation does this example illustrate?

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This example illustrates telegraphic speech, which refers to the use of short and simple phrases to convey meaning, omitting the less essential words. In this case, Morris's use of "Kitty wet" demonstrates a lack of grammatically correct structure and a focus on the most important information.

Rather Than Saying "The Kitten Fell in the Bath Tub