The writer is considering revising the underlined portion to the following: mass-produced Should the writer make this revision?
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","ord":0},{"label":"G","content_html":"Yes, because the revision emphasizes Pang Xiong’s desire for her handcrafted paj ntaub to be sold on a large scale in stores.
","ord":1},{"label":"H","content_html":"No, because the original word reinforces the idea that although paj ntaub clothing can be used for everyday wear, it should be saved for special occasions.
","ord":2},{"label":"J","content_html":"No, because the original word more specifically describes the type of clothing Pang Xiong disapproves of.
","ord":3}],"passage":{"id":"act_practice_pdf:pt1:english:p6","source_id":"act_practice_pdf","form_id":"act_practice_pdf:pt1","section":"english","number":"VI","kind":null,"title":"The Artful Stitch of Paj Ntaub","content_html":"She depicts flowers with layers of petals, intricate spirals and rosettes, teardrops bending within circles, and dizzying mazes of lines—embroidering41 them in vibrant reds, blues, pinks, yellows, and greens on fabric of delicate silk or cotton. Pang Xiong Sirirathasuk Sikoun is a master of paj ntaub, or “flower cloth” embroidery, the most difficult of the century’s-oldest42 Hmong needlework arts. Paj ntaub is increasingly made in lighter, softer shades43 today.43 She’s been creating stitched textiles since she was a young woman living in northern Laos. For the past several decades, she’s been designing paj ntaub in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she also teaches her craft. Flower cloth (commonly as a shirt,44 dress, coat, or collar)44 is made to be worn as clothing and, depending on the amount of needlework on the piece, is designed either for everyday wear or for a special occasion. With pattern names such as “elephant’s foot” and “snail house” and images of animals framed by geometric designs, paj ntaub patterns are versatile.45 What distinguishes paj ntaub from other Hmong needlework arts are the artist’s use of tiny, tight stitches and several complex techniques. One technique is reverse appliqué, in which46 shapes are cut out from, rather than added on top of, the embroidered fabric. Another is elaborate overstitching: thousands of layered stitches are applied to its surface.47 Pang Xiong regrets that most people she knows today wear only regular48 clothes. When she was growing up in Laos, she explains, she had few items of clothing, but each garment she owned was handcrafted paj ntaub. However, she49 still wears flower cloth every day and would like to inspire others to do so. Pang Xiong teaches paj ntaub in art museums—including at the Smithsonian Institution, where some of her textiles are on permanent display—and in community settings around Philadelphia. R Pang Xiong is showing a new generation the joys of paj ntaub and beautiful handcrafted clothing. STOP! DO
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