In a small town, lived a young boy named Ethan.

Meaning: This sentence introduces the main character, Ethan, and the setting of the story, a small town.

Choice of Words: Small means not large in size or amount. Town is a place where people live, usually smaller than a city. Lived means existed or spent time in a particular place. Young means not old or mature. Boy is a male child. Named means given a particular name. Ethan is a common name for a boy.

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