Bring water to a boil. Add cold eggs directly from the refrigerator. Boil eggs for 3 12 minutes. Remove the eggs and place in an ice bath for 1 minute. Gently tap the shell and pull the egg halves apart. Carefully scoop the soft-boiled contents from the shell. To convince readers to handle soft-boiled eggs gently To teach readers how to make soft-boiled eggs

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.