Crown rested on his head.

Meaning: The king was wearing a crown on his head.

Choice of Words: Crown is a type of hat worn by kings and queens as a symbol of their power and authority. Rested means to be placed or kept in a particular position. Head is the top part of a human or animal's body.

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The crown sat upon his head.

Meaning: This means that the crown was placed on his head and it was not moving.

Choice of Words: Crown is a special kind of hat that is usually worn by kings and queens. Sat means to be in a position of rest, like when you are sitting in a chair. Upon means on top of something. So, "The crown sat upon his head" means that the crown was resting on top of his head.

The crown perched atop his head.

Meaning: This means that the crown was not securely placed on his head and could easily fall off.

Choice of Words: Perched means to sit or stand on something, often in a balanced or precarious way, like a bird perching on a branch. Atop means on top of something. So, "The crown perched atop his head" means that the crown was sitting on top of his head, possibly in a slightly precarious or unbalanced way.

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