Question

1 which central idea develops over the course of the text? a “the lacemaker’s wrinkled hands are surprisingly agile. this seventy - something lady in prainha, on the northeastern coast of brazil, rapidly maneuvers two dozen wooden bobbins, which make a pleasant clicking sound as she works.” b “early colonists made lace to pass the time and supplement their families’ income, making doilies, collars, and tablecloths out of white and colored linen threads.” c “several factors can influence the price of a lace piece, including the type of thread used (cotton, silk, or other materials), the intricacy of the design, and the size, which is a measure of the time it takes to complete it.” d “whether watching lacemakers at work in the market, at a lace center, or in the shade of their own doorways, it’s a pleasure to witness the production of such delicate finery, inch by inch.” 2 what is the meaning of the word frenetic in paragraph 1? a relaxed b active c fragile d clumsy 3 how is paragraph 1 significant to the author’s claims? a it sets the tone for the rest of the text by explaining the origins of lacemaking. b it emphasizes the lacemaker’s ability to create a wonderful product to sell to people. c it describes the beauty of the art designs used in lacemaking. d it expresses the level of difficulty involved in lacemaking.

Explanation:

1.

• Option A just describes a lacesmaker's hands. Option B is about early colonists' lace - making for income. Option C is about factors influencing lace price. Option D encompasses the overall appreciation of lace - making process, which is a central idea that can develop over the text.

2.

• "Frenetic" means highly active or energetic. Among the options, "active" is the closest in meaning.

3.

• Paragraph 1 likely emphasizes the lace - maker's ability to create a wonderful product as it describes the lace - maker's dexterity in working with bobbins.

Answer:

1. D. "Whether watching lacemakers at work in the market, at a lace center, or in the shade of their own doorways, it’s a pleasure to witness the production of such delicate finery, inch by inch."
2. B. active
3. B. It emphasizes the lacemaker’s ability to create a wonderful product to sell to people.