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Mystery -
solving the mystery is a challenge to the reader as well as the detective. Often a murder or large theft
Suspense -
the protagonist should get stuck in a couple of impossible-seeming situations and experience obstacles
Solution -
A satisfactory resolution in which the mystery is solved and the motive is clear. This shouldn’t come too early
A detective -
An eccentric but intelligent detective who the reader admires - they are satisfied when he solves the mystery
A companion -
A companion for the detective (usually less intelligent than the detective)
People who are possibly the criminals
Suspects
Detailed character descriptions -
The reader should have a vivid picture of each character in their mind
The place where the police goes is -
A crime scene
Conflict -
The problem
Evidence -
Clues
A device made of glass that helps -
A magnifier
