Mystery Vocab
What is a mystery?
a story or genre that focuses on solving a crime or unusual event
What are clues?
A fact or object that help solve the crime.
Who uses a map and backpack to guide their way?
Dora the Explorer
What is a detective?
a person who attempts to solve a mystery by gathering helpful clues and information.
What is evidence?
something that proves who was involved in the crime.
What team of detectives must carry snacks with them at all times?
Scooby-Doo Gang
What is a crime?
an action committed that is against the law
What is a witness?
Someone who saw the crime happen or knows something about it and can provide information
Who belongs to the British Secret Intelligence Service?
007
What is a victim?
someone who is harmed or suffers because of the crime/mystery
What is a suspect?
the people who are believed to have committed or taken part in the crime. "Who did it"
Which famous detective has a brother named Mycroft?
Sherlock Holmes
What is an alibi?
A story, excuse or person a suspect uses to prove they weren't near the crime "The Cover Story"
What is a Red Herring?
Whose missions are focused on preventing the criminal schemes of M.A.D.?
Inspector Gadget