Which aspect of fluency helps indicate what information is important in a text?

Intonation plays a crucial role in conveying meaning and emphasizing important information in a text. When reading aloud, the use of variations in pitch, stress, and rhythm can signal to listeners which parts of the text are significant. For example, raising one's voice or changing the pitch on key phrases or words helps listeners identify critical points or main ideas.

In this context, intonation aids in interpretation by adding emotional context and clarity, guiding the listener's understanding of the text's message. It helps differentiate between statements, questions, or exclamations and can highlight important details. Therefore, the ability to use intonation effectively is integral to fluency and directly correlates with recognizing and conveying what is important in a text.

In contrast, speed of reading, word count, and spelling accuracy do not inherently provide indicators of importance in a text. Speed focuses more on the rate of reading rather than comprehension, while word count simply reflects the length of a text without indicating which parts are key. Spelling accuracy is concerned with the correctness of words but does not contribute to understanding the emphasis or significance of the information presented.