Mystery Vocabulary

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What does 'sleuth' mean?

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An investigator or detective.

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What is a guess or feeling not based on facts called?

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A hunch.

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What is the definition of a mystery?

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An unsolved puzzle.

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Who is a witness?

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A person who has personal knowledge about the crime.

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What term describes someone who did not commit the crime?

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Innocent.

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What is the role of a detective in solving a mystery?

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To investigate and gather evidence to solve the case.

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What is the importance of evidence in a mystery?

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Evidence helps to establish facts and support conclusions.

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What does it mean to deduce information?

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To draw logical conclusions based on available evidence.

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What is the difference between a suspect and an innocent person?

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A suspect is believed to be involved in a crime, while an innocent person did not commit the crime.

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What is critical thinking in the context of solving mysteries?

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The ability to analyze information, evaluate evidence, and make reasoned judgments.