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Third grader Kylie has difficulty reading social cues in relation to communication. She may misinterpret a rhetorical question as a literal question or misunderstand metaphors or similes. She frequently dominates conversations or skips from topic to topic. These characteristics show a breakdown in which of the components of language development?
  1. Pragmatics
  2. Syntax
  3. Semantics
  4. Morphology
Explanation
Answer: A-An inability to read social cues or interpret rhetorical questions or metaphors relates to the language component of pragmatics, which is the speaker’s intent. The child may hear and understand the words, but doesn’t attach the appropriate meaning.
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