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Which TV series uses symbolic landscapes to criticize American society?
the wire
What is the most common crime in crime fiction stories?
murder
Which cities are often used in crime fiction?
London, Los Angeles, New York
Who is the main character solving the crime in most stories?
Detective
What is the technique of making the story believable and lifelike?
realism
Where is Sherlock Holmes based? (Location)
London (UK)
What is a common plot device used to surprise the reader?
twist ending
What is a setting that allows contrast between wealth and poverty?
Big city
Who is often introduced at the start to set the story in motion?
the victim
What are examples of real-world locations used in crime fiction?
London and The White House
What is a crime story set in an isolated or sealed location?
Locked room mystery
What is the goal after the crime is solved in crime fiction?
Restoring order
What is a setting where characters cannot leave due to isolation?
Locked room
What character must be portrayed realistically in crime fiction?
police officer
What makes a setting feel alive and realistic?
Changing environments
What is a peaceful setting often used to contrast with brutal crimes?
Idyllic small town
What part of the plot follows after a crime has occurred?
Investigation
What is a peaceful setting used to contrast with violent crime?
Idyllic village
What is needed to realistically describe police officers?
Thorough knowledge of how they look, behave, and think
What helps readers understand why characters behave the way they do?
Characters act based on setting and society
What is the urban environment called in crime fiction?
Cityscape
What is the central event that drives the plot in crime fiction?
Crime
What is a setting used to reflect societal issues?
Symbolic landscape
What is the name of the Bad Guy/Woman in crime fiction? (The name of the word)
Villain
How many people did Jack the Reaper kill?
5 Women (If answered women x2 points)