Branches swayed like arms reaching.

Meaning: The branches moved gently from side to side like arms that are reaching out.

Choice of Words: Swayed is a verb that means to move gently from side to side. Like is a word used to compare two things. Arms are the upper limbs of a human or animal. Reaching means to extend an arm or hand to touch or grasp something.

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