MYSTERY GENRE

ELEMENTS OF A MYSTERY

• Characters
• Setting
• Plot
• Problem
• Solution

CHARACTERS

• Individual(s) the story is about
• Visualize the person through details
• Story centers around the mystery and the main character
• Main character- usually solves the mystery
• Other characters provide clues to help solve the mystery

SETTING

• Location of the action
• Can be either familiar or unusual
• Helps the reader feel connected to the plot

PLOT

• Actual story
• Beginning, middle, end
• Contains descriptions and suspense
• Action from start to finish

PROBLEM

• Mystery to solve
• Who committed a crime and why?
• Clues to help the reader solve the mystery

SOLUTION

• The way a problem is resolved
• Must be believable
• End of story, resolution