Mystery Genre Mr. Greenway.

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Mystery Genre Mr. Greenway

Mystery Components of realistic fiction But with a vital difference: the story revolves around a puzzle, or an unusual problem to solve

Components of a Realistic Fiction Has 2 subgenres: Fiction in modern setting Historical fiction

Characteristics of a Realistic Fiction Characters Presents fictional characters who behave in realistic ways

Characteristics of a Realistic Fiction A problem to solve The main characters are involved in a conflict or dilemma

Characteristics of a Realistic Fiction Description Places, events and characters are vividly described

Characteristics of a Realistic Fiction Setting Takes place in modern times; a recognizable sort of place

Characteristics of a Realistic Fiction Dialogue The characters’ words show their personalities and also move the plot along.

Characteristics of a Realistic Fiction Plot Has a plot that makes sense and that ends with the solution to the problem

Characteristics of a Mystery A Mystery is all these things and more. Well developed characters, settings, and plots Are usually realistic Include a mystery to be solved Who did it? What is it? How did it happen? Includes clues and distractions

Characteristics of a Mystery Characters All involved in the basic problem to solve, or puzzle

Characteristics of a Mystery Setting realistic

Characteristics of a Mystery A problem to solve Who did it? What is it? How did it happen?

Characteristics of a Mystery Clues: The writer drops hints that might help the reader solve the mystery.

Characteristics of a Mystery Plot Each major event is linked in steps that make sense.

Characteristics of a Mystery Distractions Some things in the story are meant to distract readers, that is, to lead them away from the solutions.

Characteristics of a Mystery Conclusion The story ends with a credible, realistic solution to the mystery.

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