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Chapter 10
Before You Read
Write the main idea for each long, complex sentence.
1- The profiler tries to pin down information about a killer, such as gender, age, race, personality, whether he drives a nice car, and whether he is charming with the ladies, in order to draw a physical and psychological portrait of the killer.
Main idea:
The profiler tries to pin down information in order to draw a physical and psychological portrait of the killer.
2 Profilers analyze a set of clues: the evidence from the crime scene, repeated behaviors consistent over a number of crimes, and the killer's modus operandi-when, how, and who he killed-in order to come up with a profile.
Main idea:
Profilers analyze a set of clues in order to come up with a profile.
3- There are the basic requirements: you have to have been a Special Agent for, I think, three years, with a specialization in violent crimes and homicides; you should have excellent investigative skills and a degree, but the most important thing is to be imaginative and creative.
Main idea:
The most important thing is to be imaginative and creative.
4- Well, despite what television series like "Profiler" would have you believe, with its flashbacks and visions, profiling has nothing to do with being psychic.
Main idea:
Profiling has nothing to do with being psychic.
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Read
Using More Exact or Colorful Synonyms
Find the more exact or colorful synonym in the reading to replace the following words in parentheses. The phrases are listed in order of their appearance in the reading.
1- In the last (ten years)or so...
decade
2- ...it has been more in the (public eye)...
limelight
3- The profiler tries to (locate)information about a killer, such as gender, age, race, personality...
pin down
4- It's pretty (boring), actually, but you need to be the right kind of person.
mundane
5- ...they have to look at facts from a different (point of view).
angle
6- Many serial killers are quite intelligent and are very (smart)about covering their tracks...
savvy
7- ...we spend a lot of time (examining and studying)forensic evidence.
poring over
8- But when children (show)sociopathic behavior from a young age, this behavior has to be addressed, early...
exhibit
9- If you see your kid (setting fire to)things or torturing animals, you should deal with that behavior immediately.
torching
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After You Read
Use the text to help answer these questions about the reading.
1- What does a profiler do?
A profiler uses all the information he or she can gatherto try to draw up a "profile" of a serial killer. The profile is a physical and psychological portrait that might include information such as gender, age, race, personality, etc. The profiler tries to look at patterns of behavior as well in order to link a suspect to a crime.
2- What kinds of people make good profilers?
Profilers must be Special Agents with good investigative skills and experience with homicide and violent cases. They should also be creative, good communicators, confident yet restrained,and have a good sense of humor.
3- How does Michael Reese approach a case?
He analyzes clues such as the evidence from the crime scene, repeated behaviors consistent over a number of crimes, and when, how, and who the killer killed. He also spends a lot of time looking at forensic evidence and how the criminal covered his tracks.
4- What does Michael Reese think might cause someone to be a killer?
He thinks a severely dysfunctional family life can make someone a killer, as well as the ignoring of early warning signs. He also thinks that brain damage or hormones could cause someone to be a serial killer.
5- What are the early warning signs of criminal behavior?
Bedwetting, arson, and cruelty to animals.
6- How does Michael Reese deal with having such a potentially difficult job?
He has a good sense of humor. He doesn't obsess about his job and makes sure to "turn off" at the end of the day.
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