What can an author do to promote a reader's suspension of disbelief? A. Describe the magical or supernatural elements of the story and
how they affect the characters
B. Help the reader feel a sense of belonging or attachment to a group
described in a story
C. Use a pattern of writing in which words or phrases are similar in
formatting and structure
D. Focus on a story's realistic, ordinary details instead of its
supernatural elements
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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.