Your neighbor's daughter Kelley,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 Kelley begun to use?

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Kelley has begun to use telegraphic speech, which is typical for children around the age of two. This form of speech involves putting two words together in a simple but meaningful way, like "doggie walk," to convey a message. It's called telegraphic because it's similar to how telegrams were written, using the least number of words necessary to convey a message.

Your Neighbor's Daughter Kelley,who Just Turned 2,used to Yell "Doggie