Mystery Flashcard

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What is a witness?

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A person who saw something happen, especially a crime.

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What is a red herring?

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A misleading clue or distraction that diverts attention from the real issue.

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Who is the perpetrator?

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The person who actually committed the crime.

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What is a suspect?

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The person who some evidence points to as having committed the crime.

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What is a sleuth?

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A detective or investigator who solves mysteries.

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What role does a detective play in a mystery?

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A detective investigates the crime, gathers evidence, and tries to solve the case.

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What is the purpose of evidence in a mystery?

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Evidence helps to support claims about what happened and can identify the perpetrator.

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What does it mean to accuse someone?

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To say that someone is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing.

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What is an alibi?

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A claim or evidence that someone was elsewhere when a crime was committed.

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What is circumstantial evidence?

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Evidence that suggests something is true but does not directly prove it.