The Phantom Tollbooth
What is the odd about the way the five men talk?
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Chalter no 2
The odd thing about the way the five men talk can be found in their use of synonyms.
"Well, then," said Milo, not understanding why each one said the same thing in a slightly different way, "wouldn't it be simpler to use just one? It would certainly make more sense."
The Phantom Tollbooth