Mystery Terms
To kill
What is murder?
something that can not be explained
favorite flavor of ice cream
what is vanilla
Who does Luke live with?
Uncle Henry and Aunt
What are the two things that are in a setting?
time and place
witness
someone who has knowledge of a crime
clue
a hint
Mrs. Smith's favorite color
green
Who is practical?
Uncle Henry
conflict
struggle between opposite forces
something that proves who committed the crime
evidence
a false lead or false clue
red herring
dolphin
Mrs. Smith's favorite animal
How does Luke save Dan?
jumps in the water and cuts the rope
where the setting, main problem and characters are introduced
introduction
a person affected by the crime
victim
deduction
to make a guess or draw a conclusion
Mrs. Smith's birthdate and month
February 3
How does Luke earn money to keep Dan?
He and Dan round up the cow for Mr. Kemp.
high point of action or suspense
climax
alibi
reason for not being at the crime
sleuth
a detective
Mrs. Smith favorite college football team
Virginia Tech-Hookies
What was Luke's Vow?
To always have money on hand to take care of the things he loves.
rising action
events building up to the climax