The mastery of the skills that are necessary before a child can begin to read include the knowledge and attitudes that underlie reading.This is referred to as

A) emergent literacy.
B) phonemic awareness.
C) shared reading.
D) general linguistic skills.

Emergent Literacy

The skills, knowledge, and attitudes that are developmental precursors to conventional forms of reading and writing, often developed in early childhood through exposure to books and writing activities.

Phonemic Awareness

The understanding and ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds—phonemes—in spoken words.

General Linguistic Skills

The broad abilities in language, including understanding, speaking, reading, and writing, across various contexts.