Mystery Vocab

An explanation of where the suspect was at the time of the crime that might prove he/she didn't do it.

• Alibi
• Clue
• Sleuth
• Witness

Something that appears to give information toward solving the crime.

• Suspects
• Clue
• Sleuth
• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

the use of clues or hints about what will happen later in the story. It helps to build suspense

• protagonist
• sleuth
• coroner
• foreshadowing

the uneasiness the reader feels about what is about to happen next. It makes you want to read on to find out what happens

• sleuth
• suspect
• interrogate
• suspense

a reason for committing the crime

• motive
• clue
• interrogate
• red herring

someone or something that proves who committed the crime

• suspects
• mystery
• evidence
• interrogate

An excuse that a suspect uses to show that he/she was somewhere other than at the scene of the crime 

• Evidence 
• Alibi 
• Motive 
• Mystery 

mystery

• another name for a detective
• something that is secret and unknown
• a person who is believed to have committed the crime
• a fact or object that helps to solve mysteries

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is another name for the feeling the author tries to convey in the story?

• Mood
• Setting
• Belief
• Emotion

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is another name for excitement, tension, or curiosity in a story?

• Suspense
• Climax
• Conflict
• Mood

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4