Contrast social speech to private speech
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer would include the following key points:
- Private speech is spoken language that is not intended for others and is commonly used by children during the preschool years.
- Private speech can be used as a guide to behavior and thought.
- Private speech also allows for children to practice practical skills required for language.
- Social speech is speech directed toward another person and is meant to be understood by that person.
- Through the use of social speech, children begin to adapt their speech to others, through pragmatics.
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