Year 9 English Mystery Glossary

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Across
  1. 6. A suspenseful situation or ending that leaves the reader eager to know what happens next.
  2. 12. A person thought to possibly have committed the crime; someone the detective or readers are considering.
  3. 13. A feeling of excitement, nervousness, or uncertainty about what will happen next in the story.
  4. 15. An action that breaks the law, often the central event in a mystery (like a theft or murder).
  5. 16. A guess or feeling about what might have happened, not necessarily based on facts.
  6. 17. Facts, objects, or statements that help prove who committed the crime.
  7. 18. An excuse or piece of evidence showing that a person was elsewhere when a crime took place—not at the scene of the crime.
  8. 19. A story with events or situations that are difficult to explain at first, often involving a crime or puzzle to be solved.
  9. 20. Hints or clues given early in the story about events that will happen later. This helps build suspense.
Down
  1. 1. A discovery or event that helps move the investigation forward or solve the crime.
  2. 2. The character (professional or amateur) who tries to solve the crime.
  3. 3. The reason why someone might have committed the crime, such as jealousy, greed, or revenge.
  4. 4. Parts of the story intentionally left unexplained at first, encouraging readers to connect clues and fill in missing information.
  5. 5. The narrative shows events from several characters’ viewpoints, letting readers see their personalities, secrets, and possible guilt
  6. 7. A scene taking the story back in time to explain or reveal earlier events that are important to the mystery.
  7. 8. The person who is harmed, injured, or killed as a result of the crime.
  8. 9. Drawing a logical conclusion based on the available information or clues.
  9. 10. A false clue meant to mislead readers or the detective and to divert attention from the real solution.
  10. 11. Someone who sees, hears, or knows something about the crime and can help solve it.
  11. 14. The time and place where the story and crime happen, which can add to the overall mystery atmosphere.
  12. 15. A fact, object, or piece of information that helps the characters (and readers) solve the mystery.