Suspects are characters who may have caused the problem the mystery is trying to solve. Detectves or investigators try to solve the mystery.
Setting:
The location where the mystery takes place.
Plot:
The plot is the story of the mystery. Usually there is:
- A problem or puzzle to solve.
- Something that is missing.
- A secret.
- An event that is not explained.
Most mystery plots use suspense. This means that the reader does not know the solution while reading.
Clues:
Clues are hints that help the detectives and reader solve the mystery. They can be things people say or do or objects that are found.
Distractions:
Distractions are things that lead an investigator off the path, including clues that do not add up to a solution but make the search longer.
Distractions are things that lead an investigator off the path, including clues that do not add up to a solution but make the search longer.
Structure:
Structure refers to the way the story is set up. Most mysteries have a structure like this:
- Introduction: learn about the problem, meet characters.
- Body of story: someone is working to solve the mystery.
- Conclusion: mystery is solved.
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