Question

directions: drag each sentence to the correct location on the chart.
identify whether the sentences are used to make the passage either clear or engaging.
handicrafts
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 with popular cartoon characters, wall hangings

Explanation:

• Clear: Sentences that define or explain concepts (like what origami is, what embroidery uses) help make the passage clear by providing specific details. "Origami consists of transforming a flat sheet of paper into a finished form through the use of folds and creases." defines origami. "Embroidery sometimes uses other items, like beads, feathers, or sequins." explains embroidery details.
• Engaging: Sentences that add interesting or relatable details (like the care in construction, people selling handicrafts online) make the passage engaging by drawing the reader in with vivid or real - life context. "An extraordinary amount of care and attention went into the construction of just about everything." adds a descriptive detail. "People today are making handicrafts and selling them online to customers all over the world." adds a modern, relatable context.

Answer:

• Clear:
• Origami consists of transforming a flat sheet of paper into a finished form through the use of folds and creases.
• Embroidery sometimes uses other items, like beads, feathers, or sequins.
• Engaging:
• An extraordinary amount of care and attention went into the construction of just about everything.
• People today are making handicrafts and selling them online to customers all over the world.