Robert was tired of dreaming. I always come out looking dumb, he said to himself.

For example, he would dream of being swallowed by a big ugly fish, and even after it was over he could smell the fish's awful stench. Or he'd be sliding down an endless slide, faster and faster, and no matter how many times he cried out Stop! or Help! on he went until finally he woke up drenched in sweat.

—The Number Devil,
Hans Magnus Enzenberger

Which words were said with emphasis when read aloud?



Which clues in the text tell the reader to change to a strong, forceful tone for certain words?