Sixty-five-year-old Ruth is talking on the phone.She stops speaking to search her memory for the right word to use.This is an example of:

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This is an example of the tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon, which is a common experience where one is unable to recall a word or fact that they know they should know. It is not necessarily a sign of cognitive deficits or dementia, but can be a frustrating experience for many people. Satire is not relevant to this situation.

Sixty-Five-Year-Old Ruth Is Talking on the Phone