When a child says that "tub" and "but" are constructed of the same three letters,she is showing an awareness of
A) morphemes.
B) phonemes.
C) metalinguistics.
D) syntax.

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The child is demonstrating metalinguistic awareness, which is the ability to think about and reflect on the nature and functions of language, including recognizing that words can be composed of the same letters in different orders.

When a Child Says That "Tub" and "But" Are Constructed