Which part of reading fluency refers to the speed and fluidity with which a reader reads?

• A. Accuracy
• B. Prosody
• C. Rate
• D. Fluency

Answer: (C)

Reading fluency includes how accurately you read, how fast you read, and how well you express or phrase the text. The part that specifically captures the speed aspect is rate. It measures how many words you read per minute, and when you read at an appropriate pace with correct word decoding, the reading feels smooth or fluid. Prosody covers expression and phrasing, while accuracy covers correctness of the words. So, the speed element described—how quickly and smoothly you move through the text—lines up with rate.