Miss brill
part a: which of the following describes the theme of the short story? a despite our desire to feel a connection with others, we often are alone. b it is difficult to connect with others, as many people wish to be alone. c it's important not to let the opinions or judgments of others have an effect on you. d the close relationships that people rely on are often more shallow than they realize.

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.