It has a teaser. You have to buy it by plunking more $

A string instrument is a that Produces sound by plunking or strumming a string on the instrument

It means to plop yourself down on a sofa or couch. Another definition is to pitch a Baseball.

The sensory detail used in this excerpt is auditory, specifically the sound of the golden ball plunking into the water and the frog's croaking voice. These details help create a vivid image and engage the reader's sense of hearing.

Don't know the odds to win the series, but...

I was in Vegas...must have been just before the series. I noticed the odds for a Reds sweep were 400-1! Being a Reds fan, I remember thinking about plunking $10 on the bet, but didn't, figuring it would be throwing my money away....