An editor breaks a long block of prose into paragraphs so readers get:
AAlternative wording
BManageable chunks
CAdditional grammar
DAlphabetical order
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Manageable chunks
1. Unbroken prose tires the reader quickly.
2. Paragraphs present the writing in smaller pieces.
3. So readers get manageable chunks.
_Source: OpenStax Writing Guide with Handbook, Handbook._
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