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The subgenre of murder mystery is called a whodunit. A whodunit is a type of detective fiction in which the focus is on the puzzle of determining the identity of the perpetrator of a crime, usually murder. The death by recognition trope is a common element of whodunit stories.

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The subgenre of murder mystery that involves the "death by recognition" trope is often referred to as a "whodunit" or "detective fiction." This type of story typically involves a detective or investigator trying to solve a crime by piecing together clues and examining the evidence, often through a process of elimination. The "death by recognition" trope is often used in these types of stories as a means of revealing the identity of the killer or solving the mystery.
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A whodunit is a subgenre  of murder mystery, where the focus is on solving the puzzle of identifying the perpetrator of a crime, usually murder. The "death by recognition" trope, where the identify of the murderer is revealed through investigation, is a common element, it's also known as a "murder mystery" or " mystery novel."
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The subgenre of murder mystery called "Whodunit" or "Whodunnit" is characterized by the trope of having the audience try to figure out the identity of the killer through observation and deduction. This genre often employs the death-by-recognition trope.
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The subgenre of murder mystery that you are referring to is known as a "whodunit." It typically involves a detective (professional or amateur) solving a crime by gathering clues and piecing together evidence. The "death by recognition" trope is a common plot device in this type of mystery.
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A whodunit is a type of detective fiction in which the focus is on the puzzle of determining the identity of the perpetrator of a crime, usually murder.
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This type of story typically involves a detective or investigator trying to solve a crime by piecing together clues and examining the evidence, often through a process of elimination. The "death by recognition" trope is often used in these types of stories as a means of revealing the identity of the killer or solving the mystery.
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