Clear, explanatory prose is called

clarification
exposition
thesis

The correct answer is B. Exposition

Explanation:

In writing, the word exposition refers to a type of text that mainly explains, describes, clarifies or provides information about a specific subject or situation. Because of this, this type of writing is commonly written in prose, follows language rules and conventions and is used with the purpose of making the reader aware of something. Additionally to this, exposition texts are usually written based on facts and follow a specific organization to make the explanation in it as clearly as possible. Considering this, it can be concluded, clear, explanatory prose is called exposition because this is the type of text that is written in prose and whose main purpose is to explain and clarify.

the purpose of the heading in the passage is to identify who is telling the story.

this excerpt is part of the book sugar changed the world (2010) written by marc aronson and marina budhos. as the book has been written by two people, the heading "marc" indicates that this specific excerpt is being narrated by aronson. in the fragment, marc describes his grandfather's story after hearing it from his cousin. however, there are other excerpts where budhos is the one that tells the story of her family.

aronson and budhos, who are husband and wife in real life, decided to write sugar changed the world when they found out how sugar, which had an important role in slavery and economy, changed their ancestors' lives.

1. both men a determined to break douglass.

2. douglass is still considered to be one of captain anthony's possessions.

3. douglass escapes to freedom in the north and changes his name.

4. the events are usually written from a distance in time.

5. the recording of events in chronological order.