Convention - What we expect to see from language or from a text in a particular genre., Genre - A term used to categorise different texts based on their similarities, Narrative - A story or a description of a series of events, Crime - An illegal act for which someone can be punished by the government, Mystery - A mystery is a story in which strange things happen that are not explained until the end., Protagonist - The main characters in a story or play., Detective - A police officer whose job is to discover information about crimes and find out who is responsible for them., Investigation - To look into carefully and closely so as to learn the facts;, Suspects - A person who is believed to be guilty of a crime, Clues - A piece of evidence that helps solve a problem, or it's a slight hint, Red Herrings - A misleading, or false, clue aimed to distract the reader., Suspense - A state of excitement or anxiety about something that is going to happen very soon, Plot twists - A surprise that makes the story more exciting and keeps the audience guessing, Resolution - The conclusion of the story's plot. It's where any unanswered questions are answered, or “loose ends are tied.”, Villain - A worthy, often complex, adversary for the hero., Dialogue - Characters need to discuss theories and ask questions to solve the crime., Flashback - Often begins with a past event being shown, Cliff hanger - Sometimes chapters end with a sudden or mysterious event that keeps the reader engaged,

Conventions of Crime Fiction

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