Authors of detective fiction, more often than not, create a very clever investigator and a rival (a rather incompetent investigator) who choose to adopt separate paths / strategies to solve a crime. The individual adventures of both in their attempts to solve the same crime frequently project the incompetent investigator getting misled as the criminals had planned and, of course, the competent detective solving the case after a violent confrontation. Many literary analysts believe that writers often adopt this style of narration so that it lends additional complexity and challenge in solving the investigation. Which of the following most logically follows from the statements above?Choices:- A well-written detective story consists of an investigation being undertaken by a competent and incompetent investigator. Some authors use an incompetent investigator to show the complexities of an investigation. Authors never write stories with incompetent investigators who solve a case correctly. Authors can use the separate investigative accounts to make predicting the correct outcome of the investigation more difficult.

Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” is a detective story that appeared in 1841. At the time it was written, it was praised as being exceptionally clever and was considered quite a novelty. _______ it is considered the beginning of the detective fiction genre.Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

Multiple Choice QuestionRead the following passage on the history of crime films, and then answer the question. In the late 1940s, most American crime films could be divided into two distinctive categories, with two different points of view. The first category was film noir, which focused on the perspective of the criminal, the outsider, the trapped antihero, or the private investigator; the second was labeled procedural drama, which shifted the perspective to the professional police force, the FBI, and other respectable institutions charged with maintaining public order (Ousborne 13). Which of the following is the best summary of this passage?Multiple choice question.Both film noir and procedural dramas flourished as the two main types of crime film in the decade after World War II. In the former category, movies such as Double Indemnity, Out of the Past, and Gun Crazy presented the stories—and viewpoints—of hunted criminals and struggling antiheroes. In contrast, the latter category, illustrated by films such as The Naked City, T-Men, and He Walked By Night, highlighted respectable, impersonal public institutions that maintained law and order (Ousborne 13).In the years after World War II, many US movies focused on crime could be seen as part of two different types, with different perspective. One was called film noir, which presented stories from the view of criminals, outsiders, antiheroes, and private investigators. The other was called the procedural dramas, which changed the focus to police departments, government law enforcement agencies, and other organizations whose purpose was to uphold law and order (Ousborne 13).Ousborne notes that in the years after World War II, crime films usually fit into two general categories: film noir, which focused on villains and antiheroes, or the procedural dramas, which focused on public law enforcement agencies (13).In the years after World War II, film noir “focused on the perspective of the criminal, the outsider, the trapped antihero, or the private investigator” (Ousborne 13).

The Junior DetectiveMarie DeversHere’s a quick biography of how I came to be, 1the junior lead detective who researches fearlessly. 2The probability, I find, is just as good as coincidence 3that I’ll find some hidden mystery by watching some events. 4This vocation, fair and true, I stumbled on one day, 5and the verdict was that I’d pursue each fact that comes my way.6When I find a question that requires investigation,7I pull out all the stops and start my thorough speculation.8I believe in accuracy, and truth for all involved, 9and always staying neutral ‘til the case is all but solved.10Each occurrence that I witness is a clue to ponder ever—11‘til I take the case and make it my own personal endeavor.12I interview each villain, and I never give an inch. 13I notice all the ticks, and I explore each blink and flinch.14I ensure each alibi is honest; I check each testimony, 15and I find the real exception and expose it from the phony.16QuestionIn this passage the detective describes and characterizes himself. How does this make the description more effective?ResponsesA It makes the detective sound conceited.It makes the detective sound conceited.B It brings the reader closer to the action.It brings the reader closer to the action.C It allows us to see how clever the detective is.It allows us to see how clever the detective is.D It causes us to think the detective is exaggerating.

In the late 1940s, most American crime films could be divided into two distinctive categories, with two different points of view. The first category was film noir, which focused on the perspective of the criminal, the outsider, the trapped antihero, or the private investigator; the second was labeled procedural drama, which shifted the perspective to the professional police force, the FBI, and other respectable institutions charged with maintaining public order (Ousborne 13). Which of the following is the best paraphrase of this passage?Multiple choice question.Both film noir and procedural dramas flourished as the two main types of crime film in the decade after World War II. Movies In the former category presented the stories—and viewpoints—of hunted criminals and struggling antiheroes. In contrast, movies in the latter category highlighted respectable, impersonal public institutions that maintained law and order (Ousborne 13).In the years after World War II, many US movies focused on crime could be seen as part of two different types, with different perspectives. One was called film noir, which presented stories from the view of criminals, outsiders, antiheroes, and private investigators. The other was called procedural dramas, which changed the focus to police departments, government law enforcement agencies, and other organizations whose purpose was to uphold law and order.In the years after World War II, crime films usually fit into two general categories: film noir or the procedural drama.After World War II, “many US movies focused on crime could be seen as part of two different types, with different perspective. One was called film noir, which presented stories from the view of criminals, outsiders, antiheroes, and private investigators. The other was called procedural dramas, which changed the focus to police departments, government law enforcement agencies, and other organizations whose purpose was to uphold law and order” (Ousborne 13).

Which of the following is used by most courtroom and police dramas when solving crimes?