In my opinion, the correct answer is <span>D.) The author uses a metaphor to compare the West Riding men in their quest for money with hounds that pursue prey. From the context, we can realize that </span><span>Brontë was referring precisely to those men as money-thirsty people who underwent all kinds of small "local speculations" to earn money.</span>
The answer that i think best fits your question is c - a metaphor
Facts is the highest form for referrence of knowledge which s formulated with hard science. However, facts can also be fabricated and faked. So it needs be carefully eveluated and scrutinized just as opinions are.
I believe 8 inches or 3 feet
I believe the answer would be implicit wording