The book The boy who dared On page 25, in the first full paragraph the author describes the flags as hatching and then fluttering like birds the next day. Is this an example of metaphor, simile, personification or all
three?

Select all that apply. identify the objective case personal pronouns. i me you him, her he, she it we us them they

Can you describe the word chalk without saying the words chalk or chalky? (type your own definition of the word.)

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.