Brannon Theater Vocabulary Preview

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What is a clue?

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A clue is a fact or object used to solve a mystery. Strong clues make good evidence.

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What is an alibi?

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An alibi is an explanation that a suspect gives to demonstrate that they were somewhere other than at the scene of the crime at the time it was committed.

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Who is a perpetrator?

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A perpetrator is the person who committed a crime or an immoral act.

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What is a witness?

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A witness is someone who saw the crime, or an act related to the crime, and can offer information.

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What is a suspect?

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A suspect is a person a detective believes may have committed the crime.

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What is evidence?

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Evidence is information or objects that help to prove whether a suspect is guilty or innocent.

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What is a motive?

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A motive is the reason why someone would commit a crime.

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What does it mean to investigate?

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To investigate means to examine a crime or situation carefully to uncover facts.

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What is a crime scene?

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A crime scene is the location where a crime has taken place.

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What is a detective?

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A detective is a person who investigates crimes and gathers evidence.