10 Questions
What is a characteristic of baby talk vocabulary?
Modified words, e.g. 'bow-wow' for dog
Which of the following is a feature of baby talk?
Exaggerated intonation
What is 'Nam-nam' in Arabic baby talk?
Food
What does 'Kah-kah' refer to in baby talk?
Pee
What is a characteristic of baby talk vocabulary?
Modified, e.g. ‘bow-wow’ (dog)
What is the basis of the features of baby talk?
Early speech of children
What is the basis of the features of baby talk?
Cultural transmission over generations
What does 'Mbu' refer to in Arabic baby talk?
Drink
Which of the following is a feature of parentese?
Exaggerated intonation
What is the main difference between baby talk and parentese?
Baby talk uses simplified vocabulary and syntax, while parentese involves exaggerated intonation and contextualized speech
Study Notes
Parentese
- Refers to the type of speech that children receive from various resources, such as grandparents, father, and mother.
- Also known as Motherese, Caregiver speech, or Maidese.
- Speaking style intended to get baby's attention to adult speech, activate language centers in babies' brains, and heighten baby's interest.
Characteristics of Parentese
- Immediacy and concreteness: uses concrete words about immediate events, e.g. "The cat is playing" or "I want water."
- Grammaticality input: highly grammatical and simplified.
- Short structures: no complex structures, such as coordinate or subordinate clauses, are used.
- Short vocabulary: simple words in terms of spelling, meaning, and phonological structure.
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