Leaves rustle softly, making sweet music.

Meaning: The leaves of the big tree make a soft, pleasant sound as the wind blows through them.

Choice of Words: Rustle is the sound made by leaves or paper when they are moved. Softly means in a gentle or quiet way.

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The leaves are making a soft, whispering sound.

Meaning: This sentence is also describing the sound of leaves moving in the wind. It's like saying, The leaves are making a soft, whispering sound that is like a whisper.

Choice of Words: Leaves are the flat, green parts of trees and plants. Make means to create or produce something. Soft means not loud or harsh. Whispering means speaking very quietly. Sound is something that you can hear. When you put them together, "The leaves are making a soft, whispering sound" is a description of the sound of leaves moving in the wind.

The wind is making the leaves rustle softly.

Meaning: This sentence is also describing the sound of leaves moving in the wind. It's like saying, The wind is causing the leaves to make a soft, whispering sound.

Choice of Words: Wind is the movement of air. Make means to create or produce something. Rustle means to make a soft, whispering sound. Softly means quietly or gently. Leaves are the flat, green parts of trees and plants. When you put them together, "The wind is making the leaves rustle softly" is a description of the sound of leaves moving in the wind.

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