the junior detective
marie devers
here’s a quick biography of how i came to be, 1
the junior lead detective who researches fearlessly. 2
the probability, i find, is just as good as coincidence 3
that i’ll find some hidden mystery by watching some events. 4
this vocation, fair and true, i stumbled on one day, 5
and the verdict was that i’d pursue each fact that comes my way.6
when i find a question that requires investigation,7
i pull out all the stops and start my thorough speculation.8
i believe in accuracy, and truth for all involved, 9
and always staying neutral ‘til the case is all but solved.10
each occurrence that i witness is a clue to ponder ever—11
‘til i take the case and make it my own personal endeavor.12
i interview each villain, and i never give an inch. 13
i notice all the ticks, and i explore each blink and flinch.14
i ensure each alibi is honest; i check each testimony, 15
and i find the real exception and expose it from the phony.16
read the passage on the left to answer the following questions:
31)
what does the first-person point of view of this passage allow the reader to do when reading?
a) it allows the reader to imagine how criminals must fear the junior detective's sharp, inquisitive mind.
b) it allows the reader to hear the thoughts and feelings of the junior detective directly and without filter.
c) it allows the reader to hear how others react to the junior detective and how they feel about the junior detective's work.
d) it allows the reader access to the junior detective's rival detectives and how they feel about competing with such a dedicated investigator.