The word “talk” in literature is a remarkably flexible term that authors use to convey everything from casual banter to serious deliberation. In some works it appears as light, everyday conversation—characters “talk of it between themselves” [1] or engage in “small talk” as a means of forming social bonds [2]—while in others it becomes the vehicle for dramatic, even existential, exchanges, such as Shakespeare’s use of talk to hint at character temperament in moments of crisis [3]. Moreover, “talk” often carries a dual character in narrative: it can be both the medium through which personal histories and societal values are revealed, as when Chekhov’s characters seek fresh dialogue to break a silence [4, 5], and a tool for advancing intricate debates or humorous observations, like those found in Dostoyevsky’s or Henry Adams’ works [6, 7]. Through these diverse applications, “talk” serves as a subtle yet powerful narrative device, reflecting the complexity of human communication across genres.