When exercising brevity in technical writing, a writer will be sure to do
which of the following?
A. Edit for the main idea and content.
B. Condense ideas to single concepts.
C. Use flowery language to expand on ideas and
connect with the reader.

How does this excerpt develop the central idea that espionage during the civil war was often carried out by untrained citizens? it enhances the reader’s understanding by explaining why training was unnecessary. it changes the reader’s perception of what information a spy was able to obtain. it explains an ordinary person’s motivation for conducting espionage against the enemy. it adds moral complexity to espionage, due to the use of secret and dangerous methods.