LaWanda understands that a single sentence can sometimes be interpreted in two or more ways.For example, she realizes that the sentence "I know more beautiful women than Miss America" has two possible interpretations: "I know women who are more beautiful than Miss America is" or "I know more beautiful women than Miss America knows." LaWanda's appreciation for the double meanings of some sentences reflects:
A)A sensitive period in language development
B)Metalinguistic awareness
C)Pragmatics
D)Figurative language

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Metalinguistic awareness refers to the ability to reflect on and understand language as an object of thought. LaWanda's ability to recognize and understand the double meanings of some sentences demonstrates her metalinguistic awareness.

LaWanda Understands That a Single Sentence Can Sometimes Be Interpreted