Which of the following describes prose?

• A. Prose uses lines and stanzas to create rhythm.
• B. Prose uses sentences and paragraphs, following natural speech flow to inform or tell a story.
• C. Prose provides an alphabetical list of names and topics with page numbers.
• D. Prose is a drawing used to label and explain how something works.

Answer: (B)

Prose is writing that mirrors everyday speech, organized into sentences and paragraphs rather than lines and metrical patterns. This structure—sentences flowing into paragraphs—helps inform or tell a story in a natural, straightforward way. The other descriptions point to poetry (which emphasizes lines and rhythm), an index or glossary (an alphabetical list with page numbers), and a diagram (a drawing used to explain something). So the description that uses sentences and paragraphs best fits how prose communicates.