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Which character trait of Sherlock Holmes does this excerpt from "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle illustrate?
A. His ambitious nature
B. His perfectionist nature
C. His tendency to be cautious
D. His powers of observation
The correct answer is D. His power of observation
Explanation:
In this excerpt, the narrator describes how the detective Sherlock Holmes noticed the stains of mud in the jacket of the woman, and based on this evidence Holmes knew this woman had traveled on a train recently. This discovery requires specialized observation and analysis. Indeed, this shows Sherlock Holmes' power of observation because he was keen enough to notice the smears and then reach a valid conclusion as the woman admits Sherlock's conclusion is true "and came in by the first train to Waterloo."
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The answer is first person. The author uses words like I and he. This means it is first person.
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Read this sentence about Della from "The Gift of the Magi."
Once she faltered for a minute and stood still while a tear or two splashed on the worn red carpet.
What theme do Della's actions in this sentence best suggest?
Sacrifice is more important than true love.
Sacrifice for a loved one is not always easy.
Sacrifice is part of a life lived to the very fullest.
Sacrifice for a loved one does not always pay off
Answer:
Sacrifice for a loved one is not always easy.
Explanation:
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