Meaning: Birds were making sounds with their voices and the day was beginning.
Choice of Words: Birds sang - birds made sounds with their voices, day dawned - day began
Alternative Expressions
Feathered friends chirped, the new day peeked.
Meaning: This sentence has the same meaning as the original, but it uses more descriptive language to create a more vivid image.
Choice of Words: Instead of using the general term Birds, Feathered friends adds a touch of affection and personality to the birds. Chirped is a more specific verb that describes the sound birds make. The new day peeked uses personification to make it seem like the day is a shy person peeking out from behind something.
As dawn broke, the avian chorus filled the air.
Meaning: This sentence uses more sophisticated language to convey the same meaning as the original, making it suitable for older readers or formal writing.
Choice of Words:Dawn is a synonym for daybreak, and broke suggests that the day is breaking through the darkness. Avian chorus is a more formal way to say Birds sang and emphasizes the collective sound of many birds singing together.