Read the excerpt from "perseus." the ethiopians were being devoured in numbers by the serpent; and, learning from the oracle that they could be freed from the pest only if andromeda were offered up to it, they forced cepheus, her father, to consent. when perseus arrived the maiden was on a rocky ledge by the sea, chained there to wait for the coming of the monster. in this excerpt, readers learn that is an accepted practice in ancient greek life.

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.