Children listened with rapt attention.

Meaning: This means that the children were very focused and engaged as they listened to the teacher's stories.

Choice of Words: Children are young people. Listened means to pay attention to what someone is saying. With indicates an accompanying circumstance or manner. Rapt means completely absorbed or fascinated. Attention is the act of concentrating on something.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The children listened with rapt attention.
• The audience listened in rapt attention.
• Audience listened in rapt attention.
• They listened with rapt attention.
• The audience listened with rapt attention.
• Audience listened with rapt attention.
• Class listened with rapt attention.
• She listened with rapt attention.
• They laughed and listened with rapt attention.
• The audience listened in rapt attention, mesmerized by the performance.