Explanation
A. The content being verbal or symbolic does not inherently make something difficult to remember and does not relate to the pattern recognition aspect mentioned.
B. The length of jokes is not discussed in relation to their memorability or the presence of patterns.
C. (Correct Response) This option directly addresses the difference highlighted in the passage. If jokes are usually remembered when they break patterns rather than conform to them, this would explain why they are not as easily remembered as music, which relies on repeated patterns to aid memory.
D. The emotional response is mentioned as a commonality between music and jokes, not as a reason why jokes are difficult to remember.
E. While the capacity of short-term memory could be relevant, the passage is specifically discussing the role of patterns in aiding memory, not the general limitations of short-term memory.
The statement that most logically completes the passage is option C, contrasting with music, which is memorable due to its repetitive patterns.