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Praxis 5713- Reading (Terms) Latest Version Graded A+
What does the term **phoneme** refer to in reading?✔✔The smallest unit of sound in a language.
Define **morpheme**.✔✔The smallest meaningful unit of language.
What is **decoding** in reading?✔✔The process of translating printed words into sounds or spoken words.
Explain **fluency** in reading.✔✔The ability to read with speed, accuracy, and proper expression.
What is **comprehension** in the context of reading?✔✔The ability to understand and interpret what is read.
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Define **syntactic knowledge**.✔✔Understanding of the rules that govern sentence structure.
What does **semantic knowledge** involve?✔✔Understanding the meanings of words and sentences.
What is the purpose of **context clues** when reading?✔✔To help readers determine the meaning of unknown words using surrounding text.
Explain **phonological awareness**.✔✔The ability to recognize and manipulate sounds in spoken language.
What is an **onset** in phonics?✔✔The initial consonant sound of a syllable.
What does the term **rime** refer to?✔✔The part of a syllable that includes the vowel and any following consonants.
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Define **print awareness**.✔✔Understanding the forms and functions of printed language.
What is the difference between **decoding** and **encoding**?✔✔Decoding is reading words; encoding is spelling or writing words.
What is a **sight word**?✔✔A word recognized instantly without needing to decode.
Explain **alphabetic principle**.✔✔The concept that letters and letter patterns represent sounds of spoken language.
What does **prosody** mean in reading?✔✔The use of expression, intonation, and rhythm when reading aloud.
What is the meaning of **text complexity**?✔✔The level of challenge a text presents to a reader.
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