He was afraid of the big, black dog.

Meaning: He was scared because of the large, dark-colored dog.

Choice of Words: Afraid is an emotion that describes a feeling of fear or worry about something. Big means something is large in size or quantity. Black is a color that is the opposite of white. Dog is a common pet animal that is often kept in homes.

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