In middle childhood, children's attitude toward language undergoes a fundamental shift as they develop
A) metalinguistic awareness.
B) linguistic reasoning.
C) a theory of language.
D) systemic linguistics.

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Metalinguistic awareness is the term used to describe the ability to think and talk about language itself, as an object of concrete analysis. This development allows children to observe and understand the structural and functional elements of language and how they are used to convey meaning, and is a crucial step in language acquisition and development.

In Middle Childhood, Children's Attitude Toward Language Undergoes a Fundamental