What motivates both Fortunato and the narrator?

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.

Who is the speaker in making a fist by naomi shihab nye

In which sentence is the underlined verb in the passive voice? noah’s little sister is being silly. hank has won first prize in the talent contest. she has been chosen to sing in tonight’s concert. we have been waiting for an hour.