Elements of a Mystery

Sophia found a book that focuses on solving a crime or unusual event. What genre does this book belong to?

• clue

• mystery

• alibi

• Red Herring

William, a person who attempts to solve a mystery by gathering helpful clues and information, is known as what?

• Red Herring

• Suspect

• Witness

• Sleuth/detective

Michael was found unconscious in the park. Who is someone who is harmed or suffers because of the crime/mystery?

• suspect

• witness

• victim

• alibi

Hannah and Aiden were at the scene of the crime. The people who are believed to have committed or taken part in the crime

• Suspects

• Witness

• Alibi

• Victim

Aria witnessed the crime happen and can provide information

• detective

• victim

• suspects

• witness

Zoe needed an alibi to prove she wasn’t near the scene of the crime during the incident.

• alibi

• witness

• mystery

• crime

During a school mystery event, Mason was investigating a series of clues. However, he encountered a false lead or suspect that was meant to throw him off track. What is this called?

• Alibi

• Red Herring

• Witness

• Clues

Charlotte found something that proves who was involved in the crime

• Alibi

• Evidence

• Clues

• Mystery

Abigail witnessed an action committed that is against the law

• Crime

• Clues

• Mystery

• Alibi

During a school treasure hunt, Abigail found something that helps solve the mystery.

• Suspects

• Alibi

• Clues

• Red Herring