Which of these prompts would require a persuasive essay? Why is math taught at school?

Videogames are effective educational tools.

Describe a time when you made your family proud.

There should be an age restriction on social networking sites.

Describe your first day at summer camp.

Its multiple choice

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.