Solve this problem:

Which of these objects is soft?
A. A stone
B. A pillow
C. A NAME_1
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Before answering, perform the following steps:
1. Try to solve the problem without looking at the choices.
2. Go through each choice and think about it.
After that, give your answer based on the above considerations. Write your response with exactly 7 paragraphs, separated with the markdown divider: ***.
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