Plot elements
the problem that the story is centered around
What is conflict?
These characters are on winter break and enjoy solving mysteries. They even have a "detective agency"
Who is Jerry and Maya?
Where does the Diamond Mystery take place?
Pleasant Valley
Who is Luke Smith?
What is a red herring? Give an example of a red herring in the diamond mystery
A red herring is something a mystery writer does to throw off the reader and build suspense. It could be a fake clue, fake suspect, etc. In the Diamond Mystery, a red herring was when Vivian Leander was wearing an expensive necklace even though her house had just burnt down and she supposedly had no money. This caused readers to question how she got the money to get a necklace like that.. stolen diamonds?
Daily Double: The 4 main different types of characters that we talked about (you must give the correct description of each one AND any example to get the points)
Round (characters we know a lot about, usually main characters)
Dynamic (characters that change throughout the story- also considered round characters)
Static (characters that don't experience any change throughout the story. Also considered flat)
Flat (characters we don't know a lot about and don't have a large impact on plot)
This characters could be best described as extravagant. He loves fitness and just bought a fancy sports car.
Who is Luke Smith?
Who are the crime solvers?
Maya and Jerry
This person was the store assistant
Who is Vivian Leander?
Explain the resolution of the Diamond Mystery. Who committed the crime? How? Explain using at least two pieces of evidence from the story
Luke smith was the one stealing the diamonds. He was using his apples and lunch time jog to smuggle the diamonds out of the store. He would place the diamonds in the apple, throw it out of the window, let it roll into the gutter which would lead to the apple falling down the drain pipe, and then Luke would pick up the apple on his jog. Then he would take it to the post office where he kept it in a locker.
What is the exposition?
This character can be best described as nosy. Unfortunately, her house just burnt down and insurance refuses to give her any money
Who is Vivian Leander?
What made Jerry's lookout spot at the church such a good spot for crime solving?
What is he could see in all of the jewelry store windows from across the street
This personal cleans and polishes the jewelry before it's sold
Who is Danny Braveheart?
What is the significance of Luke's apples? Use two pieces of evidence
Luke Smith uses his apple to steal the diamonds. First, the apple is part of his "athletic" act. He always has it with him because he is so "healthy" when really he is using the apple to steal the diamonds. He then uses the apple to throw out the window and pick up during his "jog"
This part of the story is the turning point in the story- the most suspenseful moment everything builds up to
This character could be best described as grumpy. His dad used to own the jewelry store but unfortunately had to step down. He also enjoys gambling.
Who is Danny Braveheart?
Why did Luke go on a run everyday?
What is to get the apple that had a diamond on it?
Daily Double: Define motive and list a motive for Luke, Vivian and Danny
What is the reason for a person to commit a crime?
Vivian: house burned down and doesn't have any $$
Luke: Has a brand new sportscar and expensive clothes
Danny: Wants to take over the store and has a gambling problem
This part of the story is the ending of the story. Describe this part of "The Diamond Mystery"
What is the resolution? The resolution in The Diamond Mystery was when the newspaper published an article that Luke Smith was going to jail and the crime was solved
This character is very anxious because someone has stolen his diamonds and he could go bankrupt!
Who is Mr. Carat?