The word "spoke" carries a rich versatility in literary language, functioning both as a literal description of dialogue and as a vehicle for nuance in tone, mood, and character. Authors use it to mark direct communication—as when a character apologizes or explains, imbuing the moment with immediacy [1], or when speech is rendered with authority and divine purpose [2], [3]—while at other moments its absence or the manner of its delivery highlights silence or introspection [4], [5]. The term often transcends simple conversation, suggesting a deeper, sometimes even symbolic, connection between a character’s inner life and their spoken words, whether in intimate personal exchanges [6] or public orations that echo broader social or moral themes [7].