Which of the following is a fluency-related reading skill described for fluent readers?

• A. Identifying story elements
• B. Graphic organizers
• C. Morphology word analysis
• D. Close reading/re-reading for multiple meanings

Answer: (D)

Fluent readers read with smooth pace and expression, and they often revisit the text to deepen understanding. Close reading and re-reading for multiple meanings captures this by having readers go back over a passage to notice nuance, figurative language, or words with more than one meaning. Repeated reading helps confirm comprehension and reveals layers in the text that rely on how it’s written—tone, intent, and word choice all come through more clearly when reading is fluent and deliberate.

The other options relate to different skills: identifying story elements focuses on structure and plot rather than how smoothly and expressively a text is read; graphic organizers aid comprehension and organization of ideas; morphology word analysis targets understanding word parts, which is more about decoding and vocabulary than fluency in reading.