Mystery Science Spaceship Earth Vocab

Something that is secret and unknown is a ...

• witness

• suspect

• mystery

• crime

What is the term for a story that involves solving a crime or uncovering secrets?

• Mystery

• Adventure

• Fantasy

• Romance

Which word describes a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place?

• Suspect

• Witness

• Detective

• Criminal

What is the role of a detective in a mystery story?

• To commit the crime

• To solve the mystery

• To be a victim

• To write the story

Which of the following words means 'a person thought to be guilty of a crime'?

• Witness

• Suspect

• Detective

• Victim

What is the meaning of the word 'clue'?

• A piece of evidence

• A type of weapon

• A location

• A character

In a mystery story, what is the term for the person who committed the crime?

• Victim

• Suspect

• Culprit

• Detective

Which word refers to the main character in a story?

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Narrator

• Sidekick

What is the term for the time and place in which a story occurs?

• Plot

• Setting

• Theme

• Conflict

Which of the following is a synonym for 'mystery'?

• Puzzle

• Solution

• Answer

• Explanation