Mystery Science: Fates of Traits

A story about a space-traveling detective combines elements of which two genres?

• historical fiction and mystery

• science fiction and horror

• fiction and nonfiction

• science fiction and mystery

Which literary device is used when a non-human object is given human characteristics?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

In the context of a mystery story, what is the role of a 'red herring'?

• A clue that leads to the solution

• A character who solves the mystery

• A misleading clue

• The main antagonist

What is the primary purpose of foreshadowing in a narrative?

• To create suspense

• To introduce characters

• To describe the setting

• To resolve the plot

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

• He go to the store every day.

• She goes to the store every day.

• They goes to the store every day.

• We goes to the store every day.

What is the meaning of the word 'enigmatic'?

• Mysterious

• Joyful

• Simple

• Boring

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?

• I went to the store.

• I went to the store, and I bought milk.

• Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

• We went for a walk.

In a mystery novel, what is the significance of the setting?

• It provides a backdrop for the action

• It reveals the main character's thoughts

• It is irrelevant to the plot

• It is always a dark and stormy night

What is the function of dialogue in a story?

• To describe the setting

• To develop characters and advance the plot

• To provide background information

• To confuse the reader

Which word is a synonym for 'clue'?

• Hint

• Problem

• Solution

• Question