Mystery Elements
Beginning, middle, and end
What are the three parts of a fictional story?
This is a synonym for detective that is only one syllable and starts with an "s".
What is a sleuth?
What is a crime?
I have a feeling about this, but I'm not really sure because I don't have any evidence to support it.
I can't believe this happened to me! Someone stole my collection of autographed sports memorabilia! A crime was actually committed against me...
What is a victim?
Every good mystery has these kinds of characters.
What are detailed, with lots of personality?!
This person is the assistant to a detective.
What is a sidekick?
This is a person THOUGHT to be guilty of a crime. There may be more than one in an investigation.
What is a suspect?
Ahh, rats! I thought this was a clue to lead me to the mystery's solution, but it was just a false clue to throw me off track.
What is a red herring?
Loren was accused of a crime, but we have no way of knowing if she actually committed it. We just THINK she is guilty.
What is a suspect?
Something you should pay close attention to because it will lead you to the solution of the mystery
What is a clue?
This word for a mystery leader has FIVE syllables.
What is an investigator?
Before I accuse someone of committing a crime, it is helpful to know if he or she has a reason for doing it, even if that reason is hidden or not obvious.
What is a motive?
A sudden, dramatic discovery that helps with an investigation
What is a breakthrough?
This individual committed a crime.
What is a criminal?
What is suspense?
This person's title sounds like a problem you have when someone else refuses to swallow or throw away something they're finished with.
Evidence that a person was not at the scene of a crime when it took place.
What is alibi?
This is a suggested solution given from facts and evidence to a mystery. Picture an inverted triangle.
What is deduction?
What is a witness?