Question

what helps to ensure that the meaning of prose is clear to the reader?

a. reader response

b. careful organization

c. several points of view

d. complex sentences

Explanation:

To determine what ensures prose meaning is clear:

• Option A: Reader response is about how readers react, not about making prose clear.
• Option B: Careful organization (e.g., logical structure, coherent flow) helps readers follow and understand the prose’s meaning.
• Option C: Multiple points of view can confuse readers rather than clarify meaning.
• Option D: Complex sentences often make prose harder to understand, not clearer.

Answer:

B. Careful organization