Leaves danced in wild delight.

Meaning: The leaves moved joyfully in the strong wind.

Choice of Words: "Leaves" are the flat green parts of a tree. "Danced" describes their movement in the wind. "Wild" means uncontrolled or unrestrained, and "delight" is a feeling of great pleasure.

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Leaves swayed gracefully in the breeze.

Meaning: This means the leaves were moving gently and smoothly in the wind, like they were dancing in a graceful way.

Choice of Words: Leaves are the flat green part of the tree that grows on branches. Swayed means to move gently from side to side or back and forth. Gracefully means in a beautiful and elegant way. Breeze means a gentle wind. When you put them together, "Leaves swayed gracefully in the breeze" shows the leaves moving smoothly and beautifully in the wind.

Leaves rustled and whispered in the wind.

Meaning: This means the leaves were making a soft, crackling sound as they moved in the wind, like they were talking to each other.

Choice of Words: Leaves are the flat green part of the tree that grows on branches. Rustled means to make a soft, crackling sound. Whispered means to speak very softly. Wind means a current of air that moves. When you put them together, "Leaves rustled and whispered in the wind" describes the sound of leaves making a soft noise as they move in the wind.

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