Adefinition of the word bombard is "to attack". in the following sentence, what message is the author trying to convey? "we are bombarded every day with messages telling us what to eat, drink, and wear." a. that the number of advertisements is overwhelming b. that commercials are violent and should be stopped c. that billboards can hurt people if they fall down d. that messages say different things and can be confusing

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.