Which One of the Following Most Accurately Describes the Development

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following most accurately describes the development of narratives in children's speech?

• A) Early narratives appear around age 2¹/₂ or 3.
• B) Most children are incapable of producing narratives until around puberty.
• C) Narratives become increasing complex during the elementary school years.
• D) Children's early narratives are largely fictional, but they become increasingly reality-based as youngsters move through the middle school and high school grades.

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