Characteristics of early speech include all of the following EXCEPT

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"Parentese" refers to the simplified and often higher-pitched way that adults speak to infants and young children, characterized by slower speech, exaggerated intonation, and clearer pronunciation. It is not a characteristic of children's early speech, but rather a way adults communicate with children to facilitate language learning. Simplification, overextension, and understanding grammar without being able to express it are all characteristics of early speech in children.

Characteristics of Early Speech Include All of the Following EXCEPT