Parts of a Mystery
The most suspenseful and exciting part.
Climax
Setting
A detective that travels with his gang in the mystery machine.
Scooby Doo
A horrifying ghost crept down the hallway.
Horrifying.
This very beginning of the story. Characters and setting are introduced here.
Exposition.
Clues.
Two brothers that work together to solve crimes.
The Hardy Boys
The cemetery was much spookier at night.
Spookier.
The problem is solved or the mystery is revealed in this part.
Alibi.
An iconic American teen girl detective.
Nancy Drew
The old staircase creaked as Jane climbed them towards the attic.
These events are leading towards the resolution or conclusion.
Falling action.
The character who collects clues and works to solve the mystery.
The detective or investigator.
Works with his sidekick, Watson to solve high profile crimes in London.
Sherlock Holmes.
The mysterious old lady rounded the corner and vanished from sight.
Mysterious.
Rising action.
Antagonist.
A bumbling French detective known for his role in solving the mystery of the stolen Pink Panther Diamond.
Detective Jacques Clouseau
Jack nervously crept along the spooky hallway towards the banging sound.