Which statements best describe a text with a compare-and-contrast structure? Select three options.
It supports a claim with reasons and evidence.
It contains words such as because, so, and therefore.
It contains words such as although, similarly, and yet.
It describes similarities between two or more things.
It discusses differences between two or more things.

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.

What best identifies the meter used in this passage of poetry

Mr. amoroso is worried about jerri, a girl who is struggling in his seventh-grade class. he thinks about several different reasons why she might be having so much difficulty with her schoolwork. which one of the reasons he considers is consistent with a behaviorist perspective of learning?