When parents talk to young children, they frequently speak more slowly, in higher-pitched voices, enunciate more clearly, and end their sentences with rising intonation. These are all examples of

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The characteristics described are all related to simplified speech, which is commonly used by adults when speaking to young children. It involves speaking more slowly, using higher-pitched voices, and enunciating more clearly, as well as using simpler vocabulary and sentence structures. Nonverbal games, phonemic awareness, and voice decoding are not relevant to the characteristics described.

When Parents Talk to Young Children, They Frequently Speak More