A gentle breeze rustled through the leaves.

Meaning: This means that a light wind blew through the leaves, making a soft sound.

Choice of Words: Rustled describes the sound made by leaves when they move, and gentle means not strong or violent. Gentle breeze rustled through the leaves creates a peaceful image of the wind softly moving through the leaves.

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A gentle breeze whispered through the leaves.

Meaning: This sentence suggests a quieter wind, with the sound of the leaves rustling softly like a whisper.

Choice of Words: Whisper means to speak softly, and here it describes the sound of the wind as it moves through the leaves.

A playful breeze danced through the leaves.

Meaning: This sentence portrays the wind as playful and energetic, as it frolics through the leaves.

Choice of Words: Playful suggests a lighthearted and lively nature, and danced describes the way the wind moves through the leaves.

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