To clarify, here's why:
* Declarative Sentences: These sentences make a statement. They typically end with a period.
* Imperative Sentences: These sentences give a command or instruction. They typically end with a period or an exclamation mark.
If you're looking to rephrase the sentence for a specific purpose, you could try:
* "Please break up the passage into three parts." (More polite request)
* "The passage should be divided into three sections." (Stating a requirement)
Let me know if you have any other sentence you'd like help with!