Vocab 1
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?
Could be greed, jealousy, hatred, or anger
What is motive?
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?
Gets the sleuth OFF track
What is a red herring?
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?
Keeps the sleuth on track by giving correct information
What are clues?
What is a DEDUCTION?
BONUS: Sherlock Holmes's little sister
Who is Enola Holmes?
BONUS: The most famous detective of all time
Who is Sherlock Holmes?
BONUS: a famous young, female detective
Who is Nancy Drew?
BONUS: crime-solving brothers
Who are the Hardy Boys?
BONUS: a group of sleuths who ride in the Mystery Machine
Who is Scooby Doo's gang?