He was lost in the story.

Meaning: This sentence describes the man's complete immersion in the book's narrative.

Choice of Words: Lost means unable to find your way or to remember something. Story is a narrative, either true or fictional.

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He was immersed in the tale.

Meaning: This means that he was really enjoying the story and it made him feel like he was actually there.

Choice of Words: Immersed means to be completely surrounded or absorbed in something. Tale is a story, especially one that is told or written down. When you put them together, "He was immersed in the tale" means that he was so engrossed in the story that he felt like he was actually part of it.

He was transported by the narrative.

Meaning: This means that he was really enjoying the story and it made him feel like he was actually part of the story.

Choice of Words: Transported means to be moved or carried from one place to another. Narrative is a story or account of events. When you put them together, "He was transported by the narrative" means that he was so caught up in the story that he felt like he was actually living it.

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