Her paintings told stories without words.

Meaning: Her paintings were so expressive that they could tell stories without using any words.

Choice of Words: Paintings are works of art made with paint. Stories are narratives or accounts of events. Words are the basic units of language. When you put them together, it means the girl's paintings were able to communicate ideas and emotions without using any words.

Alternative Expressions

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