In the second paragraph the author writes "Of all the things for which Jamie held a soft spot in her heart, the tree house was perhaps the dearest". What does the phrase "soft spot" mean in this sentence?
My Answer - the part that is soft....
ok im having trouble in this question
please help me
12 years ago
12 years ago
The title of the story is the tree house on wildwood.
Thank You Jack, now I understand. I'm going to include that for my answer.
thanks again
12 years ago
you're welcome!
11 months ago
Of course, I'd be happy to help! It seems like you're having trouble understanding the meaning of the phrase "soft spot" in the sentence.
In this context, the phrase "soft spot" is an idiom that means to have a sentimental or emotional attachment towards something or someone. In this case, "Jamie held a soft spot in her heart" means that she had a strong emotional connection or love for the tree house.
If you're still having trouble, one way to better understand phrases or idioms like this is to look them up in a dictionary or search for their definitions online. You can search for "soft spot idiom meaning" or similar keywords to find explanations that will help you understand the phrase in different contexts. Additionally, you can also try to understand the meaning by looking at the surrounding context, like the author's use of the word "dearest" to describe the tree house.