I used to be able to talk . As time goes on I ' m finding it increasingly difficult to do so . I took a sip of water when I woke up and it felt like someone digging a pointed fingernail into a fresh wound . Holy shit did that hurt ! !
According to the above context, answer the following question.
What is it that is making it difficult for the narrator to speak ?


The narrator has strep throat and a sore throat is hard to speak with .