Question

failed to suppress a burp, drawing more stares. the rumpled detective pondered what his gut was trying to tell him.
what aspect of this passage is common to much crime/detective fiction?
1 a number of potential suspects are alluded to who will be further developed later on.
2 the use of dark imagery paints a sense of imminent danger around the detective.
3 it presents an unlikely main character who appears to be clumsy and unqualified.

Explanation:

Crime/detective fiction often features a quirky, unpolished main detective who relies on instinct, which matches the described rumpled detective trusting his gut. Option 1 is incorrect as no suspects are mentioned. Option 2 is incorrect as there is no dark imagery of danger.

Answer:

1. It presents an unlikely main character who appears to be clumsy and unqualified.