Feathers flutter in the gentle breeze.

Meaning: The feathers of a bird move lightly in the soft wind.

Choice of Words: Feathers are the light, fluffy structures that cover a bird's body. Flutter means to move or flap quickly and lightly. Gentle means kind, mild, or not harsh. Breeze refers to a gentle wind.

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The soft feathers dance in the gentle wind.

Meaning: This means that the soft feathers of birds are moving gracefully and rhythmically in the light wind.

Choice of Words: Soft means smooth and delicate. Dance means to move in a graceful and rhythmic way. Gentle means soft and not strong. Wind is air that is moving.

The delicate plumes sway in the balmy air.

Meaning: This means that the large, delicate feathers of birds are moving gently from side to side in the mild, pleasant air.

Choice of Words: Delicate means fragile and easily damaged. Plumes are large feathers. Sway means to move gently from side to side. Balmy means mild and pleasant.

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