What are some of the postmodern elements in play, Killing Time? A. the use of formal language, pop culture references, ambiguous ending
B. the use of slang, pop culture references, ambiguous ending
C. the use of formal language, nontraditional gender roles, ambiguous ending
D. the use of slang, traditional gender roles, ambiguous ending

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.