The Art of Brazilian Lace EOC Questions

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What does 'laborious' mean in the context of lacemaking?

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Excessively difficult; requiring a lot of effort and time.

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Why is paragraph 1 significant to the author's claims?

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It expresses the level of difficulty involved in lacemaking.

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What central idea develops over the course of the text?

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The pleasure of witnessing the production of delicate lace finery.

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Who is the author of the text?

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Laura Morelli.

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How does the author encourage readers to engage with lacemaking?

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She encourages everyone to visit Iguape and Prainha to see the authentic lacemakers.

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What is bobbin lace?

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A type of lace made by weaving threads around bobbins.

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What historical significance does lacemaking have in Brazil?

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It was brought by Portuguese colonists in the seventeenth century.

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What materials are commonly used in lacemaking?

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Cotton, silk, and other types of threads.

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What factors influence the price of a lace piece?

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Type of thread, intricacy of design, and size.

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What is the role of tradition in lacemaking?

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Each town is known for its own traditional patterns.