Which of these sentences probably comes from a work of classic literature?

1.the greedy man was harsh as winter, and had never done a generous deed in his long life; he was a hermit.

2.the miser was hard and sharp as flint, from which no steel had ever struck out generous fire; he was as solitary as an oyster.

3.the most selfish man in town was one who lived alone and never had visitors of any sort, except maybe lawyers.

4.the man who refused to share with those in need had never felt the warmth that comes from giving.

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.