Brazilian Lace EOC Prep

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Central idea developing in the text: Witnessing lacemakers at work in various settings, enjoying the delicate production of lace, inch by inch.

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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.

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Meaning of 'frenetic' in paragraph 1?

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active

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Significance of paragraph 1 to the author's claims?

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Expresses the difficulty of lacemaking.

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Meaning of 'laborious' based on: 'Her frenetic movements yield a minuscule lace fragment. A full day's work yields just a few inches of delicate finery.' and 'The extraordinarily laborious craft of bobbin lace came to Brazil with Portuguese colonists.'

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excessively difficult

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Lacemaking in the New World was seen as an everyday task; in Europe, it was a luxurious accessory.

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Lacemaking was viewed as an everyday task in the New World; in Europe, lace was seen as a luxurious fashion accessory.

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Author's purpose in paragraph 5: "For authentic lacemakers, visit Iguape or Prainha, known for their unique patterns."

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Encourages visits to Iguape and Prainha to see authentic lacemakers.

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Lacemaking's role in Brazilian culture?

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Lacemaking is linked to daily tasks in Brazil's seaside colonies.

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Supports the claim that making lace is laborious:

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"Up to 50 bobbins, each with a thread, may be used for one pattern."

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Author's event order to develop points:

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Details various aspects of the lacemaking process.