Darkness enveloped the land, casting an eerie silence.
Meaning: This sentence describes the darkness and silence that can occur during a storm.
Choice of Words: Darkness is the absence of light. Enveloped means to surround or cover something completely. Land is the solid part of the Earth's surface. Casting means to throw or send something. Eerie means strange or mysterious. Silence is the complete absence of sound. When you put them together, "Darkness enveloped the land, casting an eerie silence" creates a vivid image of the darkness covering the land and creating a strange and quiet atmosphere.
Alternative Expressions
Related Expressions