Big ears

Meaning: This means that the elephants have large ears that they use to hear sounds.

Choice of Words: Big means large in size. Ears are the organs that detect sound. These words highlight another noticeable characteristic of elephants.

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Ears that are very large.

Meaning: This means that someone has ears that are much bigger than normal. It's like saying, They have ears that stick out a lot.

Choice of Words: Ears are the organs on the sides of your head that help you hear. Big means something is large or very wide. Very means to emphasize how big something is. When you put them together, "Big ears" means ears that are much larger than usual.

Ears that are too big.

Meaning: This means that someone has ears that are bigger than they should be. It's like saying, Their ears are so big that they look funny.

Choice of Words: Ears are the organs on the sides of your head that help you hear. Too means something is more than enough. Big means something is large or very wide. When you put them together, "Ears that are too big" means ears that are larger than they should be.

Ears that are like Dumbo's.

Meaning: This means that someone has ears that are very large and floppy, like the character Dumbo from the movie. It's a fun way to describe someone with big ears.

Choice of Words: Ears are the organs on the sides of your head that help you hear. Dumbo is a famous Disney character who has very large ears. When you say "Ears that are like Dumbo's," you are comparing someone's ears to Dumbo's ears, which are very large and floppy.

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