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crinoline was a popular linen material woven with horsehair. it was first used for cloth petticoats in early 19th century. the word \crinoline\ comes from the french words crin meaning horsehair and lin meaning linen. the full skirts with crinoline gave an illusion of extra width. in fact, as time progressed, the skirts became wider and appeared fuller. in 1856, metal cage crinoline was marketed in america, france, and britain. it was the first fashion to be adopted by all classes in england and america. working women did not care much about the cheap steel bands showing through the ridges of their skirts. although the cage crinoline was awkward and caused damages to objects when women knocked them as they walked through, these remained popular for a long time. these skirts sometimes spanned over six feet and made walking through the doors challenging. today, crinolines are usually a part of a formal outfit, such as an evening gown or a wedding dress. instead of metal, the hoops are made of plastic or nylon. modern crinolines are much more lightweight and flexible.
what writing technique does the author use to organize this passage?
a. the author defines the idea of fashion for high - class women.
b. the author shows the sequence in the development of crinoline.
c. the author shows the cause and effect of using horsehair.
d. the author classifies types of dresses to organize their types.
- Option A: The passage is about crinoline, not defining fashion for high - class women. It mentions all classes adopted crinoline, so A is incorrect.
- Option B: The passage starts with the early 19th - century use of crinoline, then its development over time (skirts becoming wider, metal cage crinoline in 1856, and modern crinolines), showing a sequence of its development.
- Option C: The passage is not focused on the cause and effect of using horsehair. It just mentions crinoline was woven with horsehair initially, so C is incorrect.
- Option D: The passage is not about classifying types of dresses. It's about the development of crinoline, so D is incorrect.
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B. The author shows the sequence in the development of crinoline.