Vocab
The distraction in a mystery
What is a red herring?
A story or excuse a suspect used to PROVE they were not near the crime.
What is an alibi?
Someone who saw the crime happen
Who is the witness?
Something that proves who was involved in the crime
What is the evidence?
An action committed that is against the law.
What is a crime?
A puzzle, riddle, secret, problem, unsolved problem
What is a mystery?
The reason to commit a crime
What is motive?
a puzzling crime that must be solved
What is a Mystery?
A young, female detective
Who was Nancy Drew?
The people who are believed to have committed or taken part in the crime
Who are the suspects?
The most famous detective of all times
Who was Sherlock Holmes?
The fact or object that helps solve the crime
What are clues?
A person who attempts to solve the mystery by gathering helpful clues and information
Who is a detective/sleuth?
Sense of anticipation or worry that the authors makes you feel as you read
What is SUSPENSE?
Who is the PROTAGONIST
Another name for Mystery or Detective story
What is "WHODUNIT"?
This term occurs when the author tells about an event that happened before the time of the story.
What is FLASHBACK?
What is a hunch?
When an ending of story leaves the reader in suspense (not knowing everything that occurs).
What is a cliffhanger?
What is a DEDUCTION?