What is most likely Sue Macy’s purpose for using this cause-and-effect relationship? to show readers the order of events that helped change the role of women
to persuade readers to believe that bicycles were the main force of change for women
to convince readers that it took too long for change to happen
to inform readers that increased freedom led people to imagine more independence for women

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.