I think it's a phrase because this sentence doesn't include a verb and clauses have verbs......so..........the answer is a phrase
Answer:
A thesis statement is a short, usually one sentence-long claim written near the beginning of your paper, which serves as a point of reference, a roadmap or a compass for the whole paper. It's written immediately after the topic is introduced and declares the stance you're going to take on it
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Explanation:
I say C because all the other ones sounds right