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) Pragmatics
B) Overextension
C) Figurative language
D) Metalinguistic awareness

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LaWanda's understanding of the double meanings of sentences reflects metalinguistic awareness, which is the ability to think about and analyze language as an abstract system.

LaWanda Understands That a Single Sentence Can Sometimes Be Interpreted