Sore throat

Today, Roger feels as if he has the stem of a rose with thorns in his throat. He can hardly eat, drink, speak, sing, or even, at times, breathe.

A sore throat is an irritation, a pain, or a stinging sensation, which makes it difficult to swallow. Roger has a sore throat because it is irritated or inflamed. Sometimes, it can be a sign that we have an illness.