Mickey is concerned about correctly pronouncing words when reading, such as knowing the "c" is hard and soft in the word "circus," and knowing the "b" is silent in "lamb." She is developing:
A) metacognitive linguistics.
B) morphology.
C) metapragmatics.
D) metalinguistic awareness.

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Metalinguistic awareness is the ability to reflect on and manipulate the structural features of language, such as sounds and word parts, which includes understanding pronunciation rules and silent letters.

Mickey Is Concerned About Correctly Pronouncing Words When Reading, Such