Mystery Terminology Quiz

What is a 'Clue'?

• A piece of evidence that helps solve the mystery.

• A person who may have committed the crime.

• A reason someone might commit the crime.

• Proof that someone was not at the scene of the crime.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

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CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Who is a 'Suspect'?

• Proof that someone was not at the scene of the crime.

• A person who may have committed the crime.

• Hints the author gives about what will happen later.

• A logical guess based on evidence and reasoning.

What is an 'Alibi'?

• A reason someone might commit the crime.

• A piece of evidence that helps solve the mystery.

• Proof that someone was not at the scene of the crime.

• Hints the author gives about what will happen later.

What does 'Motive' mean?

• Proof that someone was not at the scene of the crime.

• A logical guess based on evidence and reasoning.

• A person who may have committed the crime.

• A reason someone might commit the crime.

What is 'Foreshadowing'?

• Hints the author gives about what will happen later.

• Proof that someone was not at the scene of the crime.

• A piece of evidence that helps solve the mystery.

• A person who may have committed the crime.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is an 'Inference'?

• A logical guess based on evidence and reasoning.

• A reason someone might commit the crime.

• Hints the author gives about what will happen later.

• A piece of evidence that helps solve the mystery.

Which term refers to a piece of evidence?

• Clue

• Suspect

• Alibi

• Motive

Which term is used for a person who may have committed a crime?

• Clue

• Foreshadowing

• Suspect

• Inference

Which term describes proof of not being at the crime scene?

• Motive

• Alibi

• Clue

• Inference

Which term is associated with a reason for committing a crime?

• Motive

• Foreshadowing

• Suspect

• Alibi