Asked by Demarcus Johnson on Apr 23, 2024

Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) It would be difficult to imagine a more stifling and uncomfortable outfit than one favored by the fashionable, well-to-do lady of the Elizabethan era. (2) Atop her dyed and styled hair, she wore an often elaborate headdress. (3) Her face was covered with a base coat of white lead and sulfur makeup, with additional layers of dye for cheeks and lips. (4) Around her neck was either a heavy necklace of large jewels or a ruff, a stiff ring made of starched lace. (5) A bodice with long, detachable sleeves covered her to her waist. (6) Beneath this bodice, a corset functioned as a girdle to flatten her chest and decrease the size of her waist. (7) Underneath her skirt, or kirtle, she wore a stiff frame made of wire or whalebone, which was designed to make the skirt balloon out from the body. (8) On her legs and feet, knee-length stockings made of wool or silk and leather shoes completed her many-layered costume.
Select the number of the topic sentence that states the overall impression of the subject.

A) Sentence 1
B) Sentence 2
C) Sentence 3

White Lead

A toxic chemical compound previously used in paint and cosmetics until its use was restricted due to health concerns.

Elizabethan Era

A period in English history marked by the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, noted for its achievements in the arts, exploration, and literature.

Whalebone

A strong, flexible material from the baleen plates of whales, historically used in corsets, whips, and other products.

  • Determine the main sentence in a paragraph that conveys the general perspective on the subject.