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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which word is least likely to be emphasized in this line from the passage? His books are all jammed in the closet, books his are jammed

OpenStudy (anonymous):

His scarf and one ski are beneath the TV, And his pants have been carelessly hung on the door. His books are all jammed in the closet, His vest has been left in the hall. A lizard named Ed is asleep in his bed, And his smelly old sock has been stuck to the wall. Whosever room this is should be ashamed! Donald or Robert or Willie or-- Huh? You say it's mine? Oh, dear, I knew it looked familiar! (from Messy Room by Shel Silverstein)

OpenStudy (kyanthedoodle):

Which one would sound the most awkward if you said it aloud?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i dont know that makes no sense ahha

OpenStudy (kyanthedoodle):

Which one are you sure it's not? Sometimes the process of elimination is the most effective.

OpenStudy (kyanthedoodle):

Like a nice game of Sudoku.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yea

OpenStudy (inowalst):

@charlie7770 Did you get your answer?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

nope

OpenStudy (inowalst):

What do you think?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Well, which word has the most connotation connected to it?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

jammed?

OpenStudy (inowalst):

Yes.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yeah, so that probably won't be your answer, since it's such a strong word.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You're looking for a word that could be said when talking about anything, and it's probably near the middle of the line.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks!

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