Sign of four Sherlock

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· But I abhor the dull routine of existence. I crave for mental exaltation.
Sherlock holmes themes,
But i abhor the dull routine of e...,
What does this quote mean
6  cards
· Detection is, or ought to be, an exact science, and should be treated in the same cold and unemotional manner (Ch.1)
Detection is or ought to be an ex...,
How does this quote use emotive l...,
What type of word is ought and ho...
4  cards
· “My mind,” he said, “rebels at stagnation” (Ch 1)·
My mind he said,
How is it a metaphor,
How is it personification
3  cards
He leaned forward in his chair with an expression of extraordinary concentration upon his clear-cut, hawk like features
He leaned forward in his chair wi...,
How is this syntax he arrangement...,
How is this animal imagery
4  cards
· Ch. 6. Examining the crime scene: “He whipped out his lens and a tape measure, and hurried about the room on his knees, measuring, comparing, examining,
Ch 6 examining the crime scene he...,
How is enumeration he action of m...,
How is hyperbole used
4  cards
· Ch. 12. After Watson announces his wedding: “He gave a most dismal groan. “I feared as much,” said he.”
Ch 12 after watson announces his ...,
How is onomatopoeia used,
How is there irony
4  cards
“Holmes rubbed his hands and his eyes glistened”
Holmes rubbed his hands and,
Your eyes cant glisten what does ...
2  cards
 “So swift, silent and furtive were his movements, like those of a trained bloodhound”
So swift silent and furtive were ...,
Simile suggests,
What does the sibilance suggest
3  cards

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