Feathers fluttered in the gentle breeze.

Meaning: The feathers of the birds moved gently in the light wind.

Choice of Words: Feathers are the light, soft structures that cover the bodies of birds. Fluttered means to move or wave quickly and lightly. A breeze is a gentle wind.

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The breeze made the feathers dance.

Meaning: This sentence describes how the feathers of a bird move in a light wind. It's like saying, The light wind caused the feathers to move quickly and gracefully.

Choice of Words: Breeze is a light wind. Made means to cause something to happen. Dance means to move quickly and gracefully. Feathers are the soft, light covering on birds.

The feathers swayed back and forth in the breeze.

Meaning: This sentence describes how the feathers of a bird move in a light wind. It's like saying, The feathers moved gently from side to side in the light wind.

Choice of Words: Feathers are the soft, light covering on birds. Swayed means to move gently from side to side. Back and forth describe the direction of the movement. Breeze is a light wind.

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