Read the excerpt from chapter 4 of wheels of change. jane yatman never challenged jane lindsay’s 800-mile record. instead, she found a new venue for her long-distance cycling. in 1900, she rode from new york to chicago—approximately 1,050 miles—in 254 hours and 40 minutes. the statements in this excerpt are objective because they contain facts that can be proven. offer personal beliefs and opinions. include debatable details and ideas. use persuasive words and phrases.

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.