In the case of understanding metaphors, young children
A) cannot understand even simple metaphors.
B) can understand simple metaphors, but not ones based on abstract relations.
C) can understand metaphors that are based on abstract relations.
D) develop this understanding very rapidly.

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Young children can grasp simple metaphors that are grounded in concrete experiences but often struggle with abstract ones, indicating a developmental progression in metaphor comprehension.

In the Case of Understanding Metaphors, Young Children