Flags waved proudly.

Meaning: The pieces of cloth that represent a country or group moved back and forth in the wind in a way that showed they were happy and satisfied.

Choice of Words: Flags are pieces of cloth that represent a country or group. Waved means they moved back and forth in the wind. Proudly means in a way that shows you are happy and satisfied.

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The flags danced in the breeze.

Meaning: This means that the flags were flying in the air, moving gently in the wind, and they looked very pretty.

Choice of Words: The flags refers to the colorful pieces of cloth that represent countries, states, or organizations. Danced means that the flags moved gracefully in the wind, like a dancer. In the breeze means that the wind was blowing and causing the flags to move. When you put them together, "The flags danced in the breeze" creates a picture of flags moving beautifully in the wind.

The banners fluttered in the wind.

Meaning: This means that the banners were flying in the air, moving quickly in the wind, and they looked very lively.

Choice of Words: The banners refers to the long, narrow pieces of cloth that often have words or designs on them. Fluttered means that the banners moved quickly and lightly in the wind. In the wind means that the wind was blowing and causing the banners to move. When you put them together, "The banners fluttered in the wind" creates a picture of banners moving quickly in the wind.

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