Elements of a Mystery
Elements of a Mystery
It was a dark and stormy night...
She turned to her left and thought she saw a ghost...
The detective tried to solve the mystery...
The lines above are all examples of what you will find in a mystery.
Mystery is a genre of fiction. It typically involves a problem that must be solved. It also includes a lot of suspense, or elements of uncertainty designed to hook the reader.
The practice questions and video below will introduce you to the different types of mysteries and the elements they contain.
Required Video:
After watching the video, read the mystery and answer the questions on the worksheet below.
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