Canvas speaks, a silent symphony.

Meaning: This sentence is a personification that means the painting is communicating something to us.

Choice of Words: Canvas is the cloth that artists paint on. Speaks means to make sounds to communicate. Silent means no sound. Symphony is a piece of music for an orchestra. When we put it all together, it means that the painting is communicating something to us, but it is doing it in a silent way. It is not using words, but it is still sending a message.

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The canvas tells a story, without words.

Meaning: This means that the canvas is like a painting that tells a story, even though it doesn't have any words.

Choice of Words: Canvas is a special cloth that artists use to paint on. It is like a blank page where they can create their artwork. Tells means to share a story or information. Story is a series of events that are connected. Without means not having something. Words are the sounds we make when we speak. So, when we say "The canvas tells a story, without words", it's like saying that the canvas is sharing a story without using any words.

The painting speaks to me, even though it's silent.

Meaning: This means that the painting is like a person who is talking to me, even though it doesn't make any sound.

Choice of Words: Painting is a picture that is made with paint. Speaks means to make sounds with your mouth. To means towards. Me is the person who is speaking. Even though means despite something. Silent means not making any sound. So, when we say "The painting speaks to me, even though it's silent", it's like saying that the painting is sharing a message with me, even though it doesn't make any noise.

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