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 ! !
Question: What is it that is making it difficult for the narrator to speak ?
The answer to the above question:


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