Question

In the first sentence of the last paragraph of the passage, Sherlock Holmes uses figurative language to explain his answer. What does Sherlock Holmes literally mean by telling Dr. Watson, "If they are guilty we should be giving up all chance of bringing it home to them"? Responses A He doesn't want to surprise or shock someone with bad information.He doesn't want to surprise or shock someone with bad information. B He won't arrest a criminal at their home because they will most likely escape.He won't arrest a criminal at their home because they will most likely escape. C He doesn't want to give the suspect the chance to flee before justice can be served.He doesn't want to give the suspect the chance to flee before justice can be served. D He doesn't want to accidentally deliver information that causes grief for a family member.He doesn't want to accidentally deliver information that causes grief for a family member.

Answer 1

Answer: In the sentence, “If they are guilty we should be giving up all chance of bringing it home to them,” Sherlock Holmes is using figurative language to explain his answer. The phrase “bringing it home to them” means to make someone understand something clearly, usually something unpleasant or unwelcome. In this context, Holmes is saying that if the suspects are guilty, they should not give up on making them understand the consequences of their actions and bringing them to justice. So, the correct answer is C. He doesn’t want to give the suspect the chance to flee before justice can be served