In the following conversation, which discussion technique does jennifer most clearly show?

daniel:
whoa, what? i thought the point was that he actually was a terrible person. he opens the door and discovers his life is messed up because of the bad choices he made.

anna:
you got some text to back that up?

jennifer:
good call. let's look in the book. [opening book] here's what happens right after he opens the door: "looking into space is like looking into a void. my world is a void. no peace. no drama. just a hollow room with no ceiling, no floor, no walls. this was all i had, and i choked back a sob."
a. asking clarifying questions
b. outlining the discussion plan
c. asking rhetorical questions
d. returning to the text

Why does the author's description of the mercury boiler—"the mercury, when vaporized, going into a mercury turbine and then into a condenser, remaining hot enough to generate steam in a steam boiler"—intentionally incorporate such highly technical language? using technical language establishes the expertise of the writer and convey the complex nature of the process being described. using technical language allows the writer to subtly poke fun at those who seek to make basic processes seem overly complicated. using technical language encourages readers to develop deeper and more meaningful personal connections to the information. using technical language lets the writer make clear to readers that the article is intended for readers who are themselves experts on electricity.