All of the following are behaviors of proficient readers of narrative text EXCEPT:
A) They understand new vocabulary through context clues.
B) They self-monitor and thus slow down when having trouble with comprehension.
C) They read as fast as they can.
D) They predict by looking at the illustrations.
E) They supply necessary details from background knowledge when the author assumes readers have relevant information.

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Proficient readers focus on understanding the text rather than reading as fast as they can. Speed reading can often lead to a lack of comprehension, especially in narrative texts where details and subtleties are important. The other options (A, B, D, E) are all strategies that proficient readers use to enhance their understanding of the text.

All of the Following Are Behaviors of Proficient Readers of Narrative