Question

text structure tuesday: feb. 10
esther howland, or the \mother of the american valentine,\ changed the way americans celebrate valentines day. born in 1828, howland grew up seeing humorous cards instead of the lovey-dovey valentines. these were usually sent anonymously and often to annoy each other. after graduating from school, she saw an imported valentines card from england and appreciated its beauty. however, it was quite expensive. she decided she could make an equally stunning card, but at a lower price. so she made some samples and had her brother, a salesman, show it to his clients. many were interested in purchasing the lovely handcrafted cards, so esther employed local girls to make them. while some of her cards were pretty expensive, others were accessible to the masses. in 1866, she suffered a knee injury while she was in her late 30s. that did not stop her from continuing and overseeing her business, even if she was confined to a wheelchair. between 1879 and 1880, howland sold her card company to take care of her father. however, she left a legacy of romantic, mass-produced valentines day cards that we still enjoy today.
which of the following best describes the text structure?
chronological order
cause and effect
problem and solution
compare and contrast

Explanation:

The text outlines Esther Howland's life and career in the order of key events: her birth in 1828, post-school inspiration from imported cards, starting her card business, her 1866 injury, and selling her company between 1879-1880. This follows a time-based sequence of events.

Answer:

chronological order