Entry Exam Category: Graduate & Professional Program Admission Exams
Course: Praxis
Exam: Praxis 5002 Reading Practice Questions
Practice Question
Prosody, as it relates to fluency, is best defined as which of the following?
Answer Choices
- A: Decoding words in a text accurately, with no errors
- B: Reading with expression, proper intonation, and phrasing
- C: Fast, effortless recognition of words through familiarity and memorization
- D: Volume of words read in a given time period, usually measured in minutes
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prosody is expressive reading with intonation and phrasing. Decoding accuracy. Recognition automaticity. Volume rate. Prosody conveys meaning beyond words.