Mystery Terms
A novel or play dealing with a shocking crime
A mystery
proof that something may have occurred or not
Evidence
What is a victim?
a person harmed or killed as a result of a crime
Lucy saw a man rob a bank last week. What is she an example of?
A witness
What does solution mean?
Solving a problem
What is a motive?
a reason for doing something
What is a witness?
a person who sees a crime take place
Who is Nancy Drew an example of?
A sleuth
An action or activity that is against the law
A crime
evidence or information used to solve a mystery or crime
A clue
a police officer who investigates and solves crimes
A detective
Jack robbed the bank because he wanted to pay his rent and go on a lavish vacation, what is this an example of?
A motive
What is an alibi?
when the suspect provides proof or a statement that they were elsewhere during the crime
What is a red herring?
a clue or information that is misleading
A person who investigates a crime
A sleuth
The police found a bloody glove at the crime scene, what is this an example of?
Evidence
A feeling of uncertainty about what may happen
Suspense
a written or spoken exchange between two or more people
Dialogue
What is a suspect?
a person thought to be guilty of a crime
If Sally was at the store from 10:00am-11:00am while the crime took place at the park at 10:30am, what is this an example of?
An alibi