Extended Arguments in Children's Discourse.

Benoit, Pamela J.

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ERIC Number: EJ301203

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1983

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Extended Arguments in Children's Discourse.

Benoit, Pamela J.

Journal of the American Forensic Association, v20 n2 p72-89 Fall 1983

Describes the structure and emergence of extended argument sequences produced by preschool children. Provides a system for analyzing turns that initiate, elaborate, and terminate argument sequences. Draws conclusions regarding the development of proficiency in producing argument and interaction. (PD)

Descriptors: Child Language, Communication Research, Discourse Analysis, Interaction Process Analysis, Language Proficiency, Language Research, Persuasive Discourse, Preschool Children, Verbal Development

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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