Leaves rustle gently in the autumn breeze.
Meaning: The sentence describes a scene of leaves making a soft, crackling sound as they are moved by the autumn wind.
Choice of Words: Rustle is a verb that describes the soft, crackling sound made by leaves or paper when they are moved. Gently is an adverb that describes something done in a soft, careful way. Together, they create an image of leaves making a soft, crackling sound as they are moved by the wind.
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