The ability to reflect on and talk about how people communicate is also known as:
A) metapragmatic ability.
B) metalinguistic ability.
C) metacognitive ability.
D) communicative intentions.

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Metapragmatic ability refers to one's ability to reflect on and talk about how people communicate, including their actions and intentions. Metalinguistic ability refers to the ability to reflect on and talk about language itself, while metacognitive ability refers to one's ability to reflect on and regulate their own cognitive processes. Communicative intentions refers to the goals and purposes behind a person's communication. Both metalinguistic and metacognitive abilities are related, but distinct, from metapragmatic ability.

The Ability to Reflect on and Talk About How People