Which characteristic of a legend is detailed in this excerpt?
Read the excerpt from "The Chenoo."
As he stood up, the little old man began to cough. He
coughed and coughed until he coughed up a huge piece
of ice in the shape of a human heart. Falling to the
ground, the heart-shaped piece of ice that was the bad
spirit of the Chenoo shattered on a rock.
fictitious or invented ideas
O strength of a hero figure
O reflection of cultural values
O explanation of natural events

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.