Select the correct text in the passage.
which sentence in the passage uses the colon correctly?
after years of conforming to her parents' wishes and ideals: allison had finally decided to rebel. she was tired of constantly having the weight of
her parents' expectations on her shoulders. she had made up her mind to travel westward and pursue her dreams of becoming a songwriter.
she had been participating in songwriting contests since she was ten: nothing fulfilled her more than music. she risked her parents' wrath
because she knew they would understand her once she succeeded. so, without any hesitation, allison made up her mind: to continue pursuing
her dreams.

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.