Question

before the industrial revolution, everything was made by hand. an extraordinary amount of care and attention went into the construction of just about everything. as the twentieth century progressed, however, the ability to skillfully craft something by hand became less common. the rise of automated machines and mass production began to replace the thought and detail of their human counterparts.
though the market for skilled craftspeople has declined, it has not completely gone away. in fact, the popularity of handicrafts and homemade items is seeing a revival. the crafts are often a form of hobby or art practiced by people who have full - time jobs in other industries. the internet has allowed for a whole new type of craftsperson to emerge. people today are making handicrafts and selling them online to customers all over the world.
many types of handicrafts are available online today. though they may look different in design and usage from the handicrafts of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, many of the techniques are still the same.
embroidery
embroidery is a craft that involves decorating fabric with a needle and thread (or yarn). embroidery sometimes uses other items, like beads, feathers, or sequins. most of the classic embroidery stitches, such as the chain stitch, the blanket stitch, and the cross stitch, are still used today. traditional embroidery was often done on clothing, sheets, towels, and pillows. a quick search of the internet today will uncover artisans selling embroidered shirts featuring company logos, christmas stockings
select all the correct answers.
what are two reasons why the author decided to include information about different types of handicrafts?
to show a wide range of popular handicrafts
to show how technology has replaced traditional handicraft techniques
to show how handicrafts are still thriving
to show how the demand for handicrafts is fading
to show a brief history of the development of handicrafts

Explanation:

The text discusses how the popularity of handicrafts has declined (mass production began to replace the thought and detail of their human counterparts) and how technology (automated machines) has affected traditional handicraft techniques.

Answer:

• to show how the demand for handicrafts is fading
• to show how technology has replaced traditional handicraft techniques